Under tough IIHS standards, 2017 Sorento earns coveted Safety Award

The 2017 Sorento, Kia’s best-selling CUV, has earned top honors—Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+)—from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional front-crash prevention. With the Sorento earning “good” crashworthiness ratings and a superior rating for the optional front-crash prevention system, Kia continues to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to safety.

To qualify for a Top Safety Pick Plus rating, a vehicle must earn “good” ratings in each of the five crashworthiness tests—small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength, and head restraints—as well as an “advanced” or “superior” rating for front crash prevention.

“These results are a clear indication that Kia places a high priority on safety by offering advanced crash avoidance technologies and enhancing vehicle structure through the use of advanced high-strength steel,” said Orth Hedrick, Kia’s vice president of product planning. “We are proud that the Sorento received strong ratings across the board, and having earned the prestigious TSP+ award bolsters our strong safety record and the integrity of our products.”

The 2017 Sorento is available with many driver-assistance systems, including Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and HID headlights with Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) technology, high-beam assist (HBA), and rear parking assist.

The 2017 Sorento carries over into its second model year with new technology such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in addition to two new packages that add greater flexibility: Advanced Touring Package and Advanced Technology Package. The third-generation Sorento is available in five trim levels. The handsomely equipped LX, EX, SX, and SXL models are powered by a 2.4L 4-cylinder that produces 185hp and 178 lb-ft. of torque, or a 3.3L V-6 that makes 290hp and 252 lb.-ft. of torque, while the EX trim is also available with a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 240hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. Sorento continues to offer an advanced AWD system that automatically routes power to the wheel with the most traction, while inside, the Sorento delivers class-up premium materials, offering the perfect combination of refinement and capability.

You’ll find the 2017 Sorento and so much more at Barnett Kia right now. A lease on a new 2016 Sorento LX can be as low as $119 a month, with a 2016 Sedona LX as low as $155 a month. A 2016 Forte LX begins at an incredible $69 a month, and a 2016 Optima LX starts at $165 a month with only first payment, tax, title, and license due at signing.

And, of course, every new vehicle purchased comes with Barnett’s exclusive—and FREE—MILLION MILE Warranty. Ask your sales associate for all the details on that, too. Come see us soon at Barnett Kia on Highway 61 in White Bear Lake!