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Third Time’s a Charm for the 2018 Kia Sorento and IIHS Top Safety Pick!
By Product Expert | Posted in Kia Awards, Kia Sorento on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 at 1:26 pm
2018 Kia Sorento IIHS Top Safety Pick and Safety Features
“The rule of three” can apply to a number of pursuits, including joke telling, theatrical productions (i.e. three acts) and also vehicles, like the 2018 Kia Sorento which was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick for the third straight year.
So how does a vehicle achieve this honor, which means it’s among the most impact-resistant vehicles in its class? It goes through crash testing and scores “good,” “advanced” or “superior” in several crash-worthiness categories, which include front crash prevention, small overlap front and head restraints. Now that we’ve seen that the 2018 Sorento is among the most crash-resistant vehicles in the midsize SUV class, let’s look at some of its other safety features, below!
Safety and Driver-Assist Features for the 2018 Kia Sorento
These are a handful of the features that will keep you safer with the 2018 Sorento, besides its sturdy and impact-resistant construction that garnered this midsize SUV an IIHS Top Safety Pick.
- Standard: Rear Camera Display, Rollover Sensor, 3-point seatbelts for all seats, airbags in dual front positions / front seat-mounted / side curtain, Traction Control, Brake Assist System, more.
- Available: Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Warning System, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning System, more.
Other Specs for the 2018 Sorento
The 2018 Kia Sorento is a fuel-efficient, cargo-ready and powerful SUV fit for drives with a large group of friends and family alike. Here’s some of its features:
- 185 base HP, 290 top HP.
- 21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway base.
- Tows up to 5,000 pounds.
- Room for 73 to 73.5 cubic feet for cargo in back.
- Seven trim levels, six with AWD versions available for off-road driving.
- Available tech includes UVO eServices, with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, room for 8GB of music, and more.
- 10-speaker audio system available.
Look for the Kia Sorento in the Racine WI and Milwaukee Area
We have a wide range of new Kia and used vehicles like the Kia Sorento SUV, Kia Soul crossover and Kia Optima sedan at Boucher Kia of Racine, located at 9601 Washington Avenue in Racine WI! We also serve the area which includes Milwaukee, West Allis and Kenosha. For more information regarding the Kia models on our lot, call (262) 725-4041, check our inventory online or come visit us at the dealership to test drive your favorite model.
