2021 Kia Forte Safety Ratings

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Safety Ratings for the Kia Forte

The Kia Forte makes safety a priority, and this is evident with the ratings it has received from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The IIHS is an organization that breaks down individual aspects of a car’s safety and grades each of them on a scale of Poor, Marginal, Acceptable, and Good, with Poor being the lowest rating and Good the highest. All this considered, the Kia Forte has earned a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK.

For example, the crashworthiness grades for the driver side, front, roof strength, and head restraints/seats all receive the highest grade. This Kia vehicle is built to provide exceptional safety for all passengers with a design focused on diverting force from the driver and passengers.

To further enhance this Kia vehicle’s rating, it has also been designed with advanced headlights and front crash protection systems. This sedan has earned a Superior rating for its front crash protection with the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, stopping the Kia vehicle in both the 12 MPH and the 25 MPH tests.

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Driver-Assistance Systems

Driving for long periods of time can take a lot out of even the most experienced drivers. That’s why the Kia Forte interior is equipped with driver-assistance features that help to mitigate driver fatigue by simplifying elements of the driving process. These features make sure that all you need to do is just focus on your steering for a safe and comfortable ride.

Take the available Smart Cruise Control feature, for example. This technology helps make cruise control even safer by slowing your Kia car down to maintain a safe distance with traffic. When traffic speeds back up, your Kia car will speed back to its targeted pace, so you don’t have to micromanage your speed while on the highway.

Additionally, night driving can require a lot of focus, but you may not always be thinking about turning your high beams off and on. To help you with that, there’s the available High Beam Assist feature that automatically deactivates your high beams when a car is approaching. Not only does this help keep both drivers safe, but it also makes it easier for you to control your lights.

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Safe Handling Features

In addition to offering great airbags, the Kia Forte is engineered with an impressive set of systems that work to enhance your handling. Combined with safe driving habits, these features will help avoid accidents.

The combination of the standard Traction Control System and Electronic Stability Control Systems help to apply brake force when slippage is detected in your wheels. You’ll enjoy greater control even in heavy rain with these features as they constantly monitor your wheels for sudden loss of torque and corrects them in a fraction of a second.

To keep your wheels from locking up during heavy braking, there’s a standard 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System. These brakes release brake pressure to keep your wheels from locking up, so you enjoy improved handling when you’re applying your brakes.

Finally, to make it easier for you to climb uphill while in traffic, the standard Hill Start Assist Control feature has your back. If you’re stopped on a hill, your Kia car will maintain brake force for a few seconds to allow you to build speed back up the hill.