2020 Kia Sorento Safety Ratings

If you want a reliable SUV that offers comfort and safety for your Minneapolis commutes and Maple Grove family adventures, the new Kia Sorento deserves strong consideration. Built with a stunning array of driver-assist features like Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Avoidance, and much more, this model has earned high marks from both the IIHS and NHTSA. Learn more about the Kia Sorento safety ratings with our expert team below.

Kia Sorento Safety Ratings: IIHS

While we believe that the Kia Sorento is a safe and exciting upgrade, we don’t expect you to just take our word for it. The 2020 Kia Sorento was rated a 2020 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Sorento achieved the highest possible marks in all of the Crashworthiness categories, which includes:

• Small overlap front: driver-side
• Small overlap front: passenger-side
• Moderate overlap front
• Side
• Roof strength
• Head restraints and seats

The 2020 Kia Sorento earned the top “Good” rating for the “overall evaluation” category.

Kia Sorento Safety Ratings: NHTSA

The Kia safety ratings on the 2020 Optima are equally strong from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Earning a 5-star overall safety rating, the base Sorento trim boasts the following safety scores:

• Frontal crash ratings: 5 stars
• Side crash ratings: 5 stars
• Rollover rating: 4 stars

To achieve the optimal Kia safety rating, the NHTSA recommends adding the following optional features: Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Crash Imminent Braking, and Dynamic Brake Support.

Sorento Safety & Driver Assist Features

The Kia safety ratings are achieved through driver-centric design. The Kia Sorento is built with an array of safety features seamlessly integrated into the functionality of this SUV to help you take on the Elk River roads with confidence. Some of the high-tech safety specs on this model include:

• Blind-Splot Collision Avoidance (BCA)
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA)
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC w/ S&G)
• Surround View Monitor (SVM)

The list of standard safety features goes on to include the following: Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), a Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System (TCS), Rear Child-Safety Door Locks, and Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).

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