Every time that St Louis residents buckle up and get ready to go down the road, safety is always on their minds. When we are advising customers from all walks of life here at Jim Butler which models will best meet their needs, we have had many young professionals and those with families in tow with concerns about safety. It is our pleasure to inform them about the many ways in which the 2019 Kia Sorento has value: next year's version received the 2018 Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the IIHS, making the total of Kia vehicles with 2018 TSP+ ratings to four, when specific headlights and front crash prevention are included in the equipment.
Our best-selling SUV was the recipient of “good” ratings in all six IIHS crashworthiness tests, and “Good”-rated headlights when the LED option and autonomous emergency braking are part of the SUV's package. It is a very distinct honor to have earned this strong of safety ratings for so many various vehicles, as we strive to create a top-notch product from the very first conceptualization on the drawing board, to the final inspection on the assembly line. To qualify for the TSP+rating, it is required that a vehicle earn “Good” ratings during six crashworthiness tests. Head restraint, roof strength, side impact, moderate overlap front, and driver-side small overlap front are the tests that the car needs to display above and beyond prowess on.
The Kia vehicles that have the TSP + rating include the 2019 Sorento, the 2018 Forte Sedan, the 2018 Optima, and the 2018 Soul. To qualify for a TSP rating, a vehicle must earn “Good” ratings in five crashworthiness tests: the all-important driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests. It also must earn an “Advanced” or “Superior” rating for crash prevention, and a “Good” or “Acceptable” rating during headlight testing.
We have long felt that the promise to make sure every single occupant of a car is safe is one that any auto manufacturer can take gravely to heart. It has been consistently amazing to see how technology has affected new cars being manufactured to date, and any accident prevented is seen as a huge success. As the spring months spur many to make purchases that benefit them in the long run, gaining the opportunity to call one of these Kia models your own will be the best celebration of spring ever. As Memorial Day is upon us and we honor many who had the largest senses of patriotism ever, there will be an uptick in the usually congested corridors such as I-29 and I-35. Knowing that you are driving one of the absolute safest cars in existence will provide the sense of confidence any consumer desires, as our always award-winning brand shines on for the coming of summer!
