2012 Kia Sorento

Rating applies to 2011-13 models

Tested vehicle: 2011 Kia Sorento EX 4-door 4wd

The Kia Sorento was redesigned for the 2011 model year (there was no 2010 model). Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai/Kia.

Rating applies to 2011-13 models built after March 2010

Tested vehicle: 2011 Kia Sorento EX 4-door 4wd with standard front and second row head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags

The Kia Sorento was redesigned for the 2011 model year (there was no 2010 model). Beginning with 2011 models built after March 2010, design changes were made to the front door trim to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).

View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.

View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Rating applies to 2011-15 models

Tested vehicle: 2011 Kia Sorento EX 4-door 4wd

Re-engineering of the vehicle for 2014-15 did not affect roof strength. Therefore, rating applies to the 2011-15 models.

Seat type: Manual cloth seat (AHR)