2002 Kia Sedona Ad, "Its 5-Star Safety Rating Protects You"

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Artifact Overview

Automotive safety was an important marketing feature for the family car. This 2002 ad touted the Kia Sedona's 5-Star safety performance based on the federal government's new car crash testing program. Extended warranty protection, a low purchase price, and seven-passenger seating were other selling points for this minivan.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Advertisement

Date Made

2002

Subject Date

2002

Creator Notes

Published in National Geographic magazine.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.34.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Photomechanical processes

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 6.625 in

Inscriptions

Printed above image: THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY / ADMINISTRATION'S HIGHEST RATING IN ALL FOUR CATEGORIES / THE 2002 SEDONA. / ITS 5-STAR SAFETY RATING PROTECTS YOU. / ITS 10 YEAR WARRANTY PROTECTS YOUR INVESTMENT. Descriptive paragraph below image includes: When it comes to family, there's no such thing as being overprotective. ... ...only three have been awarded the government's highest safety rating in all four crash-test categories. ... Printed lower right corner: KIA / kia.com
2002 Kia Sedona Ad, "Its 5-Star Safety Rating Protects You"