Unveiled almost two years ago, the third-gen Sorento has just joined the ranks of Top Safety Pick Plus winners.
Tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the popular South Korean SUV has been awarded with a Good overall rating in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints & seats.
When equipped with the optional front crash prevention system, rated as Superior, the 2017 Kia Sorento managed to avoid collision in both the 12 mph (19 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h) track tests. The technology, which is said to be an important improvement over the 2016 MY and its warning system that earned a basic rating from the IIHS, also includes a forward collision warning component that meets the National Traffic Safety Administration criteria.
If the latest crash test session conducted by the IIHS’ engineers has made you look into the Kia Sorento with different eyes, then you should know that the manufacturer offers it in seven different grades, kicking off with the FWD L 2.4L, priced from $25,400, and ending with the AWD SXL V6 and its $45,700. The engine lineup includes a 2.4-liter I-4, rated at 185 HP and 178 lb-ft (241 Nm) of torque, a 2.0-liter turbo I-4, developing 240 HP and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm), and the range-topper 3.3-liter V6, with 290 HP and 252 lb-ft (342 Nm) of torque. All units are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Note: The video depicts Kia’s 2016 Sorento, which achieved the same rating in the five crashworthiness tests.
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