Stringent Safety Standards Don’t Stop the Kia Sorento

Jul 24, 2016

2017 Kia Sorento

There’s so much to rave about when it comes to the 2017 Kia Sorento. This crossover SUV offers exciting new features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, but while we’re happy to see high-tech entertainment, we know our customers’ primary concern is safety. Amidst higher and higher safety standards, Classic Kia is thrilled to see this car stepping up the task.

The best-selling CUV in America earned the highest rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety — Top Safety Pick Plus+ — when equipped with an optional front-crash prevention package. This means it received “Good” ratings in five different categories as well as a “Superior” score under crash avoidance and mitigation.

“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.”

Across five trims, there many options to customize the 2017 Kia Sorento. When it comes to safety, one useful tool is the rearview camera, which comes standard on all trims. It’s really worth it to go for a blind spot monitor to help change lanes and a rear cross-traffic alert, and lane departure alert. Perhaps the most important is the forward collision mitigation system, which includes Automatic Emergency Braking. In addition to those, Rear Parking Sensors and Uvo eServices can aid the driver with geo-fencing and a speed alert.

There’s a large assortment of advanced safety systems in the all-new 2017 Kia Sportage. The Top Safety Pick+ distinction from the IIHS makes us all the more confident about the reliability of this family CUV. Learn more about what this car can do by visiting our Kia car dealership near Gurnee, IL.