The 2019 Kia Sportage comes with a breathtaking array of safety features that make it the ultimate car for teen drivers. With a 5-star rating from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Association) and a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Sportage assures parents of their teen’s safety regardless of the time she spends on the road.
The Sportage offers all-around reliability. From its solid construction, innovative driver assistance features and a variety of enhanced functions and fuel economy, the Kia Sportage is the car you want your teen to drive around town. Here are six features that make the 2019 Kia Sportage perfect for a teen driver.
Sturdy Cabin Construction
The safety of a vehicle’s occupant starts with the structural integrity of the cabin. The 2019 Kia Sportage has an ultra-high tensile steel hull that provides exceptional rigidity and crash safety while reducing its weight. During a crash, the strong material will protect the passengers by reducing the impact of the collision. Other safety features in the interior make sure you come to the least amount of physical harm.
Full Cabin Air Bag System
The 2019 Kia Sportage features a full cabin air bag system that deploys before a collision to protect the car’s occupants. Regardless of the severity of the impact, the Sportage provides adequate protection thanks to the driver/passenger seat air bags, steering wheel air bag, driver knee air bag, front/rear air bags, and the curtain air bags.
Seat Belt Pre-tensioner
The seat belt pre-tensioner stops the driver or passenger from sliding forward in their seat when it senses the vehicle is about to experience a collision. This allows for a more controlled contact between the passenger/driver and the inflated air bags, limiting concussions and other serious injuries.
Lane Departure Warning System
This system comprises a windshield-mounted camera that tracks the lane. If the driver becomes reckless or drowsy and deviates from his lane, the Lane Departure Warning System alerts him to take control.
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
The Autonomous Emergency Braking complements the Sportage’s Anti-Lock Braking System. Comprising the ASCC radar sensor and the LDWS camera, the AEB detects emergency forward collisions and optimizes the braking system for maximum action for the safety of the car and its occupants. The system tracks the brake pedal pressure, brake depression speed and other factors to deliver the braking force the car needs to decelerate.
Blind Spot Detection System
Blind spots are areas outside of a vehicle that the driver cannot see. Using a mix of cameras, a radar sensor, and mirrors, the Blind Spot Detection System alerts the driver of other vehicles or pedestrians in his blind spot. This system allows the driver to rule out fast-approaching vehicles and makes parallel parking and backing up less cumbersome and safer.
The 2019 Kia Sportage offers a variety of advanced driver assistance features, industry-leading safety records, and even a parental control system. Whether you need a new ride for your teen or one for yourself, the 2019 Kia Sportage offers an abundance of value and comfort.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.