2016 Kia Sorento receives 5-Star Safety Rating From NHTSA

Apr 27, 2015

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) has given the 2016 Kia Sorento CUV a 5-star overall safety rating, which is the highest possible safety rating that can be bestowed on a model. This is the brand’s most durable Sorento ever having been designed with a torsional rigidity that is 14% higher than the previous model and Advanced High Strength Steel used in 53% of the unit-body.

“NHTSA’s recent 5-star rating of the 2016 Sorento is a testament to Kia’s commitment to safety. The Sorento is all-new for 2016 and is Kia’s most capable CUV ever, yet still offers customers the tremendous value Kia is known for,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning. “Meant for customers with active lifestyles, Sorento is the perfect getaway vehicle for adventurers and families on the go, and they can feel confident knowing their vehicle scored a 5-star NHTSA rating – the highest rating achievable from NHTSA.”

This model is powered by one of the three engine options that include a 2.4-liter inline-four cylinder, a 240 hp 2.0-liter turbo-charged inline-four and a 290 hp 3.3-liter V6 engine. The 2016 Sorento is also equipped with a variety of available premium features that include Smart Cruise Control, an advanced All Wheel Drive (AWD) system, Lane Departure Warning, Surround View Monitor, up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity and Blind Spot Detection.