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Kia Sorento

2007-09 models

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

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Test details:

The Kia Sorento was introduced in the 2003 model year. All 2007 and later Sorento models include frontal airbag and seat belt modifications to improve occupant protection in frontal offset crashes. A driver knee airbag was added at the same time.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the B-pillar and roof rail. Plus the driver's seat tipped toward the door.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia and foot indicate that injuries to the lower leg and foot would be possible. Head acceleration was low from the B-pillar hit and negligible from the roof rail hit.

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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 very well.
Smeared red greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the B-pillar during rebound. The head also hit the roof rail before moving back against the head restraint.
Forces on the lower right leg and foot were high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags
Driver knee airbag: a separate airbag in the lower instrument panel designed to minimize knee injuries in frontal crashes (beginning with 2007 models)
Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control (beginning with 2007 models)
Antilock brakes (standard beginning with 2007 models, optional on 2003-06 models)

Tested vehicle specifications:

2008 Kia Sorento LX 4wd
Class: Midsize SUV
Weight: 4,321 lbs.
Side airbags: 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

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Last updated: November 18, 2009