9 Standout Safety Features of the 2020 Kia Sportage

The 2020 Kia Sportage is the modern and progressive SUV of the new decade. With a fresh, new exterior, multiple trim levels, and a bunch of standard driver-assistance features, the Sportage will be your new standard for how an SUV should be built.

1. Iso-Structure™ Construction

The Kia Sportage is built using high-tensile strength steel alloys. This has been proven to improve rigidity.

2. Stability and Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control are advanced systems that improve the traction and stability of your vehicle.

3. Downhill Brake Control (DBC)

When driving in off-road conditions, active Downhill Brake Control to apply pressure individually to the brakes to control your speed down steep hills or during slippery or wet road conditions.

4. Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)

Blind Spot Collision Warning will send out audio and/or visual cues via the radar-based detection system to alert you of objects or other vehicles that are in your blind spot.

5. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will alert the driver with audio or visual cues if a potential upcoming collision is detected. This can detect other vehicles, objects, and pedestrians. If an imminent collision is detected, in some cases, the FCA will even attempt to stop the car.

6. High Beam Assist (HBA)

The High Beam Assist system switches from high beams to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is detected. After passing the vehicle, HBA will automatically switch back to the high beam setting.

7. Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC with S&G)

Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go can uphold a safe distance from vehicles in front of you that it detects. With a gentle push on the accelerator, the Sportage can bring you to a full stop and begin accelerating again as needed.

8. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning scans for vehicles passing as you are reversing. If a vehicle or object is detected outside of your field of view, you will be notified via audio or visual cues.

9. Roadside Assistance and 911 Connect

The Kia Access app and UVO link give your smartphone remote access to vehicle functions such as Roadside Assistance and 911 Connect.

The Roadside Assistance feature gives you 24/7 support so you’ll never be stranded should you pop a tire or run out of gas. With 911 Connect, should your airbags deploy for any reason, your phone will automatically attempt to call 911.

The 2020 Kia Sportage is comfort, safety, and performance all-in-one. In short, it is the full package. But this is something you’ve got to see for yourself. Come visit Crain Kia in Fort Smith to test drive one today. After exploring the different trim levels, we are sure you will find something that fits your needs.

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