When residents of Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley are shopping for a new vehicle, one of the most critical factors for them is the safety rating of the car, truck, or SUV. At Prescott Valley Kia, we are delighted to inform our customers that the amazing new 2026 Kia Sportage has been named a Top Safety Pick+ according to the new IIHS Crash Test Ratings. This is the highest rating that can be given by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and it will provide significant peace of mind for SUV buyers.
Earning High Praise For Safety
The Kia Sportage 2026 models that were built after May of 2025 are all included in this outstanding rating that was earned only after immense success in the testing process performed by the IIHS, an independent testing facility. The elite Top Safety Pick+ designation means that the vehicle scored the highest possible rating of ‘Good’ in all major assessment categories, including small overlap front, updated moderate overlap front, and updated side tests. In further testing, the Kia Sportage received good or acceptable ratings for its performance in pedestrian front collision prevention incidents and earned equal scores in the evaluation of the standard headlights included on the Sportage as standard equipment.
More About The Testing Of The Kia Sportage Safety Features
For a vehicle to be awarded the Top Safety Pick status, it must demonstrate its worthiness in several testing processes that evaluate various facets of the vehicle’s safety technology and features. The Crashworthiness tests include the updated moderate overlap front test, small overlap front test, and the updated side crash test. Crash avoidance and mitigation testing includes pedestrian crash prevention and a detailed headlight evaluation of the illumination provided by the lights, as well as the amount of glare they create for oncoming drivers. To earn the highly coveted plus rating from the IIHS that accompanies the Sportage’s Top Safety Pick rating, the SUV must deliver exceptional scores in areas focused on crashworthiness related to rear-seat occupants, improved side impact protection, and excellent pedestrian safety ratings, even in dark conditions.
The 2026 Kia Sportage Safety Features
The standard safety equipment in the 2025 Sportage includes:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with cyclist and pedestrian detection, as well as added features to focus on intersection turning, and potential collisions
- Lane Keeping Assist And Lane Following Assist
- Driver Attention Warning with a focus on the leading vehicle
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance And Assist
- Rearview Monitor And Dynamic Parking Guidance
- Safe Exit Warning
- Smart Cruise Control With Stop And Go Feature
In addition to the technology inside the Kia Sportage that is working to keep you and your passengers safe, there are many other physical safety devices that are protecting the driver and their passengers, such as:
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Dual rear side airbags
- A rollover sensor
- Three-point seat belts
- Lower anchor and tethers for child safety seats
- An antilock braking system
- Vehicle stability management with electronic stability control
- Hill start assist
- Downhill brake control
With all these incredible safety features and the reassurance of being a Top IIHS Safety Pick+, the 2026 Kia Sportage is a great choice for anyone in Prescott Valley who is focused on getting an SUV that offers reliability, exceptional safety, and great pricing. Please visit Prescott Valley Kia today to test drive a new Kia Sportage and determine if it is the perfect solution for all your transportation needs.
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