2017 Kia Rio safety rating and driver assistance features
There aren’t many vehicles in the subcompact industry that are capable of keeping you safe and secure like the Kia Rio. Flanked by beautiful exterior styling and a futuristic design inside, not only does the Rio look like royalty, but you’ll feel like it every time you grip the wheel and head down the road. Today we’ll be taking you through the 2017 Kia Rio safety rating and driver assistance features so you can see how effortless sophisticated security can be!
2017 Kia Rio NHTSA safety rating
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is one of the premier voices in the automotive industry, especially when it comes to assessing a vehicle’s ability to keep you stable on the pavement. The 2017 Rio has earned a four star rating in both sedan and hatchback form, scoring highly in front driver and passenger side tests!
2017 Kia Rio safety and driver assistance innovations
Of course, much of the Rio’s safety specs has to do with its body styling, made up of high strength steel alloys and crumple zones designed to have more give in areas that you’re not sitting. However, the 2017 Rio also brings great driver assistance features to the table as well, proving that intelligence and peace of mind doesn’t have to come at a high price tag. Some of the Rio’s available driver assistance features include:
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Hill-Start Assist Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution
- Antilock Braking System
- Many more!
In addition, the 2017 Rio also features an advanced airbag system, including front, seat mounted and curtain bags. These all help to cover you more comprehensively in the event of a crash!
Read More: 2018 Kia Rio new features and specifications
Test drive the 2017 Kia Rio in Garden Grove CA
We, of course, don’t recommend that you test out these technologies while we’re in the car with you, but if you’d like to schedule a test drive of the all-new Rio, feel free to contact our sales team right here at Garden Grove Kia! We’ll help you get behind the wheel and are always willing to help you with anything you’d like to know.
