Kia recently announced that the 2017 Kia Forte had received the highest possible safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and our team couldn’t help but be curious about what safety features helped the 2017 Forte receive the rating. We weren’t disappointed with what we found, we have to say! Interested in learning about the 2017 Forte’s standard and available safety features? Read on for details!
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2017 Kia Forte standard safety features
The 2017 Kia Forte comes in three well-equipped trim levels: LX, S, and EX. All three trim levels come standard with great safety features such as:
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Side-impact door beams
- Front and rear crumple zones
- 3-point safety belts for all seating positions
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Electronic Stability Control
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Traction Control System
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- LATCH System
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Available safety features for the 2017 Kia Forte
Looking for more advanced safety features than those that come standard? The 2017 Forte has you covered. The S and EX trims both come available with a variety of advanced safety features, including the Blind Spot Detection System, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross-Traff Alert, the Lane Departure Warning System, the Lane Keep Assist System, the Forward Collision Warning System, and Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection.
Drivers interested in learning more about the 2017 Kia Forte are encouraged to contact a member of our team here at Matt Castrucci Kia or drop us a line in the comments below. Ready to get behind the wheel of the 2017 Forte to see all of its safety features in action firsthand? If so, feel free to stop in and see us at our location in Dayton or schedule an obligation-free test drive online!
