2021 Kia Sorento crash test / 5 Star Safety Rating

New Kia Sorento SUV Achieves 5 Star Safety Rating At European NCAP Kia Sorento scored impressively high under Safety Assist category due to its long and exhaustive list of electronic safety aids Among the latest bout of cars that were crash tested at European NCAP. Kia Motors’ large SUV- Sorento is one of the cars to be awarded a full 5-star safety rating. The 5-star safety rating applies to the entire lineup of the 2020 Sorento, including the Plug-in Hybrid variant. Sorento achieved 82 percent in adult protection by scoring 31.2 points. When it comes to child protection, the mid-size SUV scored a total of 41.9 points thus obtaining 85 percent. Under the Safety Assist category, Sorento attained 87 percent by scoring a total of 14 points. However, the SUV scored comparatively lower on pedestrian protection with 34.1 points thus attaining 63 percent. European NCAP applauded Kia Sorento for passenger compartments that remained stable in the event of a collision. Not only that, it offered good protection for all critical body areas in the side barrier test. From seat and head restraint tests it was known that in the event of a rear-end collision, the premium SUV offered good passenger protection against whiplash injury. Exhaustive List of Safety Features The impressive Safety Assist scores were thanks to the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system offered as a standard fit which helped the SUV avoid impacts during tests. Also, standard equipment included Speed...