The 2024 Kia Sportage stands out as a leader in vehicle safety, having earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. This achievement is a result of its advanced safety features and innovative design, which provide superior protection for both drivers and passengers.
After being designated as a 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK for models with certain headlights, the 2024 Sportage has now secured the more prestigious Top Safety Pick+ award. This achievement reflects the implementation of the IIHS's updated, stricter standards for its 2023 awards, which emphasize enhanced side crash protection, more advanced pedestrian crash prevention systems, and stricter evaluations for headlight efficacy.
Key to the Sportage's success is its superior front crash prevention system. During testing, this system demonstrated exceptional effectiveness in avoiding or mitigating collisions with pedestrians, a critical aspect of modern vehicle safety. The Sportage's headlights also played a significant role in its safety rating, with their performance in providing adequate visibility at night being a contributing factor.
Additionally, the Sportage includes essential safety features like standard daytime running lights, optional blind spot detection, and lane departure warning and prevention systems. These technologies not only enhance the safety of the vehicle's occupants but also contribute to the overall safety of the roadways by reducing the likelihood of accidents.
For 2024, the Sportage offers diverse trims including adventure-focused X-Line and X-Line Limited, featuring all-terrain tires. Each model is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI engine with 187 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. It also comes in Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid powertrain options, with the Plug-In Hybrid being the most potent. It features a 1.6L turbo engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, same with the hybrid. The PHEV’s advantage comes from the included 13.8kWh battery. This setup delivers 261 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, with up to 55 km of electric range and excellent fuel efficiency of 6.7L/100km combined.
The 2024 Kia Sportage, with its array of innovative safety features, is one of the wisest and safest compact vehicles in the compact SUV category. Clearly, Kia prioritizes the safety and well-being of its customers.
