2020 Kia Sorento Safety Ratings
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If you’re like many drivers in the Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield, Indiana, areas, you probably make safety an important part of your Kia car-buying decision. At Andy Mohr Kia, we think that’s a great idea, which is why we’re happy to tell you about the Kia Sorento safety ratings.
Learn more about the safety features that the 2021 Sorento offers, then contact us to get behind the wheel and give it a try for yourself!
Safety Ratings for the 2021 Kia Sorento
The 2021 Kia Sorento has gained a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK distinction from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
These standout distinctions are received by getting high or perfect scores on a variety of tests designed to assess the Kia vehicle’s crashworthiness.
How Are Safety Ratings Given?
Safety ratings are given out by a private organization known as IIHS. The ratings are based on a variety of crash test results.
The IIHS tests crashworthiness via six different categories:
- Driver-side small overlap front
- Passenger-side small overlap front
- Moderate overlap front
- Side
- Roof strength
- Head restraints and seats
They also test crash avoidance and mitigation features, such as front crash prevention and headlights. Each ride is then rated on a scale of Poor, Marginal, Acceptable, and Good.
A daily driver like the 2021 Kia Sorento, must earn Good ratings in all areas to receive the TOP SAFETY PICK distinction from the IIHS.
2021 Kia Sorento Collision Mitigation Safety Features
While there’s no substitute for safe and attentive driving habits, the 2021 Kia Sorento interior includes several standard smart safety features that can help you be even more aware of your surroundings when you hit the road.
These are all part of the Kia Drive Wise suite:
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Available Blind Spot Collision Warning
These three systems are great for frequent highway drivers who want help staying centered in their lane or merging. Blind Spot Collision Warning, for example, will issue a visual alert if another commuter is in your side blind spot.
If you begin to stray from your lane, Lane Keeping Assist will provide you with gentle steering corrections to get you back on track.
Other Kia Drive Wise features are:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
- Standard Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Driver Attention Warning with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
One of our favorite features in this suite is the Driver Attention Warning system. This feature regularly monitors your driving habits for erratic patterns that indicate drowsy or distracted driving. If detected, it’ll provide a suggestion that you may want to take a break from behind the wheel.
Visibility Safety Features in the 2021 Sorento
In addition to its collision mitigation technologies, the 2021 Sorento offers several visibility features that can help you safely navigate at night or in inclement weather.
To help you focus your attention on navigating without having to worry about adjusting your headlights, Auto Light Control is available. This advanced feature adjusts the level of brightness to the level of outdoor light, ensuring you always have an illuminated view of the road ahead of you.
LED Front Fog lights are also available on this Kia SUV, allowing you to see well through a variety of situations, including heavy, thick fog in the early morning. LED Rear Combination Lamps then let you see what’s behind you with enhanced visibility, so no matter when you’re traveling in the Sorento, you’ll be protected.
Kia Sorento and Safe Handling
The Kia Sorento also offers several handling features designed to help prevent slippage or rollover:
- Electronic Stability Control
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Traction Control System
- Anti-Lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control is especially helpful when taking a tight corner, like after exiting the highway. It’ll monitor the speed at which you enter the curve and adjust the engine and brakes to improve directional stability.
If you have a snowy winter commute ahead of you, Vehicle Stability Management can help enhance stability and steering responses to keep you steady on slippery roadways.
Post-Collision Safety in the 2021 Sorento
While the 2021 Kia Sorento has a large suite of active safety and collision mitigation features designed to help prevent a potential impact, sometimes, accidents happen. If they do, you can count on the post-collision safety features in your Kia Sorento.
For instance, there’s the Advanced Airbag System, which armors your Kia SUV with dual front, front seat-mounted, side, and side curtain airbags. These deploy strategically to help protect drivers and passengers in a variety of impact situations.
Airbag and seatbelt sensors also monitor the severity of impact and seatbelt use to determine the amount of airbag inflation that’ll maximize safety. Speaking of which, seatbelt pretensioners can also tighten your seatbelt to keep you steady and secure during a collision.
The 2021 Sorento has a reinforced body cage, as well, that’s designed to help absorb impact energy to protect the structural integrity of the cabin and reduce the likelihood of severe injury.
Ask Us About 2021 Kia Sorento Safety Ratings
If you want to know more about the 2021 Kia Sorento safety ratings and the features that can keep you safe on the Plainfield, Avon, and Indianapolis, IN, roadways, reach out to the team at Andy Mohr Kia.
If you like what you see, we’ll even get you out for a test drive. Contact us today to get started!
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