Applies to 2003-09 models
| Overall evaluation | P |
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| Structure and safety cage | M |
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| Driver injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | P |
| Pelvis/leg | P |
| Head protection | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/leg | G |
| Head protection | G |
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The Kia Sorento was introduced in the 2003 model year. Although engineering changes were made to improve frontal crashworthiness beginning with 2007 models, these changes were not expected to affect side-impact performance.
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that a fracture of the pelvis would be likely in a crash of this severity, and rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be possible. In addition, loading to the shoulder was excessive.
Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection
Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Passenger — The dummy's head was contained within the vehicle by the pillar behind the rear passenger door and was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Tested vehicle specifications
| Tested vehicle | 2008 Kia Sorento LX 4-door 4wd |
| Weight | 4,324 lbs. |
| Side airbags | standard front and rear head curtain airbags |
| Wheelbase | 107 in. |
| Length | 181 in. |
| Width | 73 in. |
| Engine | 3.3 L V6 |
| EPA ratings | 15 mpg city / 22 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES0747 |
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B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | 0.0 |
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Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CES0747 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 344 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 2.1 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.1 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 61 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 2.2 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 45 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 7.11 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 1.33 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 6.4 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.7 |
| Combined force (kN) | 7.0 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.6 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 98 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| 18 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CES0747 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 493 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 0.1 |
| Compression (kN) | 1.0 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 15 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 23 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 16 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.07 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.25 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 2.1 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.9 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.7 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 92 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| -38 |