The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has given the 2017 Kia Sorento a Top Safety Pick + rating. This all-new mid-size SUV earned this highest-possible rating thanks to its impressive performance in the IIHS crashworthiness tests and the addition of a new optional automatic braking system.
The 2017 Sorento earned “good” ratings in each of the five tests which include the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. The available automatic braking system also earned a “superior” rating to help clinch this highest-possible safety rating.
When the vehicle is equipped with the available system it was able to avoid a collision when tested out on the 12 mph and 25 mph track tests.
“These results are a clear indication that Kia places a high priority on safety by offering advanced crash avoidance technologies and enhancing vehicle structure through the use of advanced high-strength steel,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning, KMA. “We are proud that the Sorento received strong ratings across the board, and having earned the prestigious TSP+ award bolsters our strong safety record and the integrity of our products.”
A few of the driver-assistance systems that are available on the 2017 Kia Sorento include Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Parking Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking, High-Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, HID headlights with Dynamic Bending Light technology, and Blind Spot Detection.
“2017 KIA SORENTO ACHIEVES TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS RATING FROM THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY.” Kia Media. N.p., 18 July 2016. Web. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11560/2017-kia-sorento-achieves-top-safety-pick-plus-rating-from-the-insurance-institute-for-highway-safet>.
“Kia Sorento Earns Top Safety Pick+ Award.” IIHS.org. N.p., 14 July 2016. Web. 15 July 2016. <http://www.iihs.org/iihs/news/desktopnews/kia-sorento-with-new-autobrake-system-earns-top-safety-pick-award
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