In a press release from earlier today, Kia Motors America announced that it is one of only two manufacturers to have two models selected for the Parents magazine and Edmunds.com list of 10 Best Family cars for 2016. The 2016 Optima was named "Best Sedan" for it European-inspired design, excellent driving dynamics, and great value, while the 2016 Soul earned recognition as "Best Budget Vehicle"
Now in its ninth year, the 10 Best Family Cars list is cultivated with the goal of selecting the best vehicles for families based on a variety of criteria, including safety, kid-friendly features, reliability, value, performance, and more. The list will appear in the July issue of Parents magazine, available June 14, and online at parents.com/best-family-cars.
“Kia places a priority on safety as well as packing our vehicles with innovative and easy-to-use features at an outstanding value, and the recognition from Parents magazine and Edmunds.com validates our efforts,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, KMA. “The Optima and Soul have numerous features geared toward families who are looking for advanced driver assistance systems, cutting-edge technology, spacious passenger seating and ample cargo capacity.”
We worked w/@parentsmagazine to pick out the best family cars for 2016! Best for the family budget? The @Kia Soul: pic.twitter.com/6T2XlyCHDV
— Edmunds.com (@edmunds) June 1, 2016