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Kia Sorento

2011-13 models

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MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Good Good Acceptable Marginal Poor Poor

Test details:

The Kia Sorento was redesigned for the 2011 model year (there was no 2010 model). Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and second row head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control
Antilock brakes

Tested vehicle specifications:

2011 Kia Sorento EX 4wd
Class: Midsize SUV
Weight: 3,964 lbs.
Side airbags: front and second row head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 106 in.
Length: 184 in.
Width: 74 in.
Engine: 3.5 L V6
EPA ratings: 19 mpg city | 25 mpg highway

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Last updated: May 15, 2012