It’s tough to top safety like the 2011 Kia Sorento’s

When I was a teenager, my parents lectured me every night before going out. “Drive safe, Johnny!” I inevitably rolled my eyes and said “Mom, I’ll be fine! You worry too much.” Little did I know that I would one day be that over-concerned parent myself and now as a husband and father, I can finally appreciate where my parents concern came from all those years ago. My kids aren’t driving yet but my wife totes them around all day and if they weren’t in a safe vehicle I would never have any peace of mind. That’s why my wife and I chose the Kia Sorento, which recently became a “Top Safety Pick,” the highest honor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

To earn the “Top Safety Pick” designation from the IIHS, a car must undergo a rigorous set of tests. The designation is given only when said vehicle receives “Good” (the highest possible rating) in all four crash tests – front, side, rollover, and rear impact. Additionally, the vehicle must have electronic stability control.

In the case of the Sorento, it meets all of the above criteria plus more! The CUV comes with safety features such as driver and passenger advanced front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags, front active headrests, a four-wheel Antilock Brake System, electronic brake distribution, hill start assist control, and downhill brake control. With all of this, there’s no other choice for my family and me!

If you’re not a CUV person, there are many other Kia vehicles that have earned this safety distinction as well. Among some of the recipients are the 2010 Kia Soul, 2010 Forte, and the 2006-2009 Kia Sedona minivans.

All of these vehicles and more are available at your local Kia dealerships.  Safety will continue to be a key factor in my car buying decisions and that’s why I will continue to go to Extreme Kia where I can get “Top Safety Picks” like the 2010 Kia Soul or 2011 Kia Sorento! And while I’ll still say “Drive safe” to my wife every time she leaves, I know I’ll have the peace of mind that she and the kids will be protected if the worst case scenario were to ever happen.