Kia Sorento
2003-06 modelsMODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Kia Sorento was introduced in the 2003 model year. Kia has made seat belt and frontal airbag modifications and added a knee airbag beginning with 2007 models, so these ratings do not apply to vehicles built after the 2006 model year.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the B-pillar. Plus the driver's seat tipped toward the door.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck, chest, and both legs indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the steering wheel through the airbag, indicating that head injuries would be possible. A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the B-pillar, indicating that further head injuries would be possible.
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
- The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
- A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head bottomed out the airbag and hit the steering wheel.
- Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and forces on the legs and feet were low.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags
- Antilock brakes (optional)
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2003 Kia Sorento LX 4wd
- Class: Midsize SUV
- Weight: 4,625 lbs.
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags
- Wheelbase: 107 in.
- Length: 180 in.
- Width: 73 in.
- Engine: 3.5 L V6
- EPA ratings: 15 mpg city | 18 mpg highway
