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Kia Sorento

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Kia Sorento

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Build Dates

Feb 2007 - Sep 2009

On Sale Dates

Feb 2007 - Sep 2009

Applies To

Variant(s) as tested

Vehicle Type

Large SUV

Engine/Fuel Type

Petrol / diesel vehicles

Price Bracket

Under $35,000

Rating Year/Datestamp

2008

ANCAP Safety Rating

Rating Expires

N/A

ANCAP Safety
Tested
2008

The tested model of Kia Sorento was introduced in Australia during 2005. This rating applies to models built from 2007.

The diesel left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

Dual front airbags are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. Side airbags, head-protecting side curtains and electronic stability control (ESC) are standard on the EX Limited variant. The EX variant also has ESC.

The front seat buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belts. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three-point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two-point (lap) seat belt.

A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).

Assessment Scores

Frontal Offset Score
8.52
out of 16
Side Impact Score
16.00
out of 16
Pole Score
Not Assessed
out of 2
Seat Belt Reminders Score
0.0
out of 3
Whiplash Protection Score
Not Assessed
Pedestrian Protection Score
Poor
ESC Score
Optional
Overall Score
24.52
out of 37

Safety Assist Technologies

AEB - City
Not available on any variant
AEB - Interurban
Not available on any variant
AEB - VRU
Not available on any variant
AEB - Junction
Not available on any variant
AEB - Backover
Not available on any variant
LSS
Not available on any variant