2019 Kia Sportage Safety Rating

November 23rd, 2018 by

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The 2019 Kia Sportage is built rough and prepared to protect. With high safety ratings from reputable sources such as the NHTSA and IIHS to advanced safety technology that helps this SUV earn those ratings, the Sportage is a model you can trust to protect you and your family when traveling through Chicopee

What is the Kia Sportage Safety Rating?

The new Kia Sportage has earned strong safety ratings across the board. From the National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) star-ratings to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test ratings, you’ll see good scores that provide confidence on the streets of Westfield.

  • NHTSA:
    • Overall Safety Rating: Five Stars
    • Overall Front Rating: Four Stars
    • Overall Side Rating: Five Stars
    • Rollover Rating: Four Stars
  • IIHS:*
    • Side Impact: Good
    • Roof Strength: Good
    • Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint: Good
    • IIHS Small Overlap Front: Good
    • Moderate Overlap Front: Good

These tests simulate different crash test scenarios, and the IIHS has even awarded the Sportage with the 2018 Top Safety Pick award. A large part of that award is the Sportage’s crash prevention features which were rated “Superior” with optional equipment. Be sure to compare the safety scores of the Sportage to other leading competitors before you make your ultimate decision.

Kia Sportage Safety Features

The Sportage comes equipped with 4-wheel ABS, child safety locks, daytime running lights, and much more in order to help keep you safer on the way out to the West Springfield public library. Select Sportage safety technology features include:

  • Brake Assist
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
  • Traction Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Cross-Traffic Alert

Be alert and ready for any obstacle that comes your way when in the new Kia Sportage. You can drive with peace of mind no matter whether you’re taking a short trip to the store or a road trip to visit out-of-state family.

Test Drive the Sportage at Balise Kia

Ready to get behind the wheel of the new Kia Sportage? Visit Balise Kia to take this model–or another Kia model–for a test drive before taking it home. Test out the interior features and performance to make sure it’s the right SUV for you, compare it to the Honda CR-V, then contact us with any questions.

*Previous model year shown.
*2018 model year safety ratings.

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