2017 Kia Sorento Safety Features
Thanks to premium 2017 Kia Sorento safety features and cutting edge construction, this excellent Kia crossover SUV has received a coveted honor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): the Top Safety Pick Plus honor. This means that in addition to excellent crash test ratings, the 2017 Sorento has the accident prevention technology to keep drivers and passengers even safer on the road.
Read More: 2016 Kia Optima Also Receives IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
2017 Sorento Crash Safety Rating
To even get in the running for a Top Safety Pick Plus award, a vehicle must be extremely survivable in a crash. The 2017 Kia Sorento received the top “Good” rating in all IIHS crash tests, including the small and moderate front overlap test, the side crash test, the roof strength test and the seat and head restraint evaluation. Each of these tests shows that this CUV can keep passengers safe in case of an accident.
Interested in how the 2017 Kia Sorento holds up? Check out the small front overlap crash testing video of the 2016 Kia Sorento (which had the same body construction) below.
Driver Assistance Features in the 2017 Sorento
A vehicle can be a Top Safety Pick based on crash test scores alone, but only with additional crash prevention technology can an automobile earn the “Plus” rating. The new Sorento earned a “Superior” rating from the IIHS based on available driver assistance features. Some of these available 2017 Kia Sorento safety features include:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Autonomous Smart Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warnings
- Blind Spot Detection
- Rear Cross Traffic Alerts
- HID Headlights with Dynamic Bending Light
- High Beam Assist
- Rear Parking Assist
Most of these features are available starting in the LX trim of the 2017 Sorento, and standard in the elite SXL model. To learn more about these 2017 Kia Sorento safety features, or to test drive this confident CUV at Kia of Irvine today, contact a member of our sales team.
