Kia Offers Safe Cars for Reading Drivers

Drivers in Reading know that getting around town depends on having a safe and dependable car. You have to have a vehicle you can rely on, so it is good to know that Kia produces some of the safest and most dependable cars on the road today. That is because Kia pays attention to the details, including many key safety features in each of their vehicles. So if you are looking for a great car that will be safe for you and your passengers, stop by your local Reading Kia dealer.

At Allentown Kia, we proudly serve the drivers of Reading, providing you with the full lineup of Kia cars, minivans, and SUVs at a great price. Stop in and test-drive a Kia for yourself to see how Kia has pre-owned technology to improve the ride, comfort, and safety of their vehicles while keeping the price affordable. We are Reading’s Kia dealer offering an incredible inventory of new and pre-owned Kia models to choose from.

So Many Models to Choose From

Kia makes some of the safest cars on the road today. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts a series of tests on new vehicles every year to see how they rate compared to other models in the same class and then comes out with a list of the safest models. For example, among compact sedans, the IIHS named the 2020 Kia Forte a Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional forward collision-avoidance assist and LED headlights. That means that if you buy a Forte with these features, you will be getting one of the safest compact sedans on the road today.

The Forte is not the only Kia to get this award from the IIHS. The sporty 2020 Kia Stinger sedan also earned an IIHS top safety pick when equipped with forward collision-avoidance assist and LED headlights. If you want a sedan with a little more of an aggressive style, then the safe yet sporty Kia Stinger is the vehicle for you.

The IIHS has also cited a number of Kia SUVs as top safety picks as well. The 2020 Kia Sportage, a small SUV, got named a top safety pick when equipped with LED headlights. The three-row midsize 2020 Kia Sorento also earned this honor when equipped with forward collision-avoidance assistance and LED headlights. This makes the Sorento an ideal pick for families looking for a roomy three-row SUV that will keep all the family members safe and sound. The 2020 Kia Soul crossover with the same safety features also earned top safety pick honors, making it a perfect choice for a young driver or a commuter. If you want a full-size SUV with rugged good looks, then you will be happy to know that the 2020 Kia Telluride was named an IIHS top safety pick when it has LED headlights.

Key Kia Safety Features

So what is it that makes Kia vehicles so safe? Every 2021 Kia car, SUV, and minivan comes with key active safety features to keep occupants safe. These include electronic brake-force distribution, an antilock braking system, traction control systems, and electronic stability control. Each vehicle also has a rearview camera, as well as a full complement of airbags. This is why Kia is considered one of the top manufacturers when it comes to vehicle safety.

Kia also offers the Kia Drive Wise suite of advanced safety driving features on each model. These go beyond the standard features to provide you with better control over your vehicle, especially in an emergency situation. More than just your typical alerts, these systems offer intuitive driving assistance and warnings to keep your attention where it needs to be.

Kia’s Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is a system that goes above and beyond in accident prevention. This system is designed to help you slow the car down using emergency braking when approaching a vehicle that is braking or stopped in front of you. The system’s forward collision warning will detect the potential crash and then send out an audio and visual warning to the driver. As the possible collision comes closer, the forward collision-avoidance assist will automatically kick in, applying your Kia’s brakes to slow your vehicle down so you can avoid the accident.

The Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist utilizes a radar system in your Kia’s rear bumper that will alert you if it detects another vehicle approaching from either side of your car. This will then help you avoid accidentally changing lanes into a collision. The first indication will be a light activating in your Kia’s side-view mirror. If you then attempt to move into the other lane or activate your turn signal, the image will begin to flash, and an audible alarm will sound so you can avoid a crash. If necessary, the avoidance system will actually apply the brakes to prevent an accident with the other car in your Kia’s blind spot.

Kia also offers a Blind-Spot View Monitor. This display appears in your dashboard and gives you a live feed of all of your Kia’s blind spots while you drive. This is very valuable to drivers in Reading who commute on major roads like routes 222, 422, and I-176 on a daily basis.

Lane Keeping Assist will detect the lane markers on the road using a camera loaded on your Kia’s windshield. This will then help keep you in your lane by first giving an audio warning and then applying adjustments to your steering. In this way, you can avoid head-on collisions on local roads and accidents with cars in other lanes on major highways.

Kia’s Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist will help you avoid getting into accidents when you are backing up. When you put your Kia into reverse, the system will kick in, first giving you a warning if it detects another vehicle approaching from either side. If the approaching vehicle gets closer, it will actually apply the brakes to avoid a collision.

There are two other Kia active safety systems as part of the Kia Drive Wise suite that are valuable to people with long commutes. The Lane Following Assist is similar to Lane Keeping Assist, as it detects the lane markers and adjusts your steering so you can keep your Kia better centered during your drive.

Finally, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go is an advanced cruise control that utilizes smart technology to make automatic adjustments to your speed and following distance. Where in the past you would have to manually adjust your speed or simply exit the cruise control system when you came upon a slower driver ahead of you, the smart cruise control system will take care of all of these adjustments for you. Best of all, the system will detect and act faster than an average driver and will speed up again to the predetermined speed when it is able to do so.

Get a Safe Kia at Allentown Kia

Kia cars, minivans, and SUVs are safe, dependable, and affordable, all the things drivers in Reading are looking for in a vehicle. That is because Kia has leveraged innovation to provide standard safety features on all its cars and offer advanced optional features as part of the Kia Drive Wise safety suite. If you are looking for a safe vehicle that looks good and is fun to drive, visit us today and let us show you why your next vehicle should be a Kia.