IIHS - 2014 Kia Sorento - small overlap crash test / POOR EVALUATION /

2014 Kia Sorento

Midsize SUV

2013 TOP SAFETY PICK

Small overlap front
P
Moderate overlap front
G
Side
G
Roof strength
G
Head restraints & seats
G


Tests rating scale:

G = Good
A = Acceptable
M = Marginal
P = Poor


Small overlap crash test details:

Applies to 2014 models

Overall evaluation
P
Structure and safety cage
P

Injury measures

Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Hip/thigh
A
Lower leg/foot
P
Restraints and dummy kinematics
M

Important:
Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

The Kia Sorento was re-engineered for the 2014 model year.

Structure

The driver's space was seriously compromised by intruding structure. Lower interior intrusion measured as much as 28 cm at the parking brake pedal, and lower hinge pillar intrusion was 27 cm. Upper interior intrusion measured 21 cm at the hinge pillar and 18 cm at the instrument panel. The steering column was pushed back 7 cm toward the driver.

Injury measures

Measures from the dummy indicate that injuries to the left lower leg would be likely in a crash of this severity and injuries to the left thigh and knee would be possible.

Restraints and dummy kinematics

The dummy's head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the left side as the steering column moved 13 cm to the right. The side curtain airbag did not deploy, leaving the dummy's head vulnerable to contacts with side structure and outside objects.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle 2014 Kia Sorento LX 4wd
Weight 4,053 lbs.
Side airbags front and second row head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase 106 in.
Length 184 in.
Width 74 in.
Engine 3.3 L V6
EPA ratings 18 mpg city / 24 mpg highway

Full rating at http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehi...