According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about six million car accidents occur every year. Six percent of all accidents result in at least one fatality. These numbers show how dangerous it is to drive and how important it is to be a responsible driver. The 2020 Kia Rio has safety features that help to reduce the chance of collision and damage in case collision does occur. What features are in the 2020 Kia Rio? Keep reading to find out!
Available Safety Technology
The available safety technology is designed to help prevent accidents from occurring. Each system operates to assist you in situations where a collision is possible. These are considered active safety features. Both Tire-Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are only available as an option for the 2020 Kia Rio S trim.
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assists (FCA)
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- High Line Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Body Construction and Protection
These safety features come into play when a collision has occurred. They are designed to help reduce damage and injury. These can be considered passive safety features. Every single on of these features is standard on both the Rio LX and Rio S trims.
- Dual Front Advanced Airbags
- Dual Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags
- Three-Point Seat Belts for All Seating Positions
- Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners
- Side-Impact Door Beams
- Front and Rear Crumple Zones
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Rear Child-Safety Door Locks
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Test drive the 2020 Kia Rio
If you like the safety features of the 2020 Kia Rio, come down to Garden Grove Kia to take it for a test drive. Contact us to schedule an appointment or fill out a form online. Check out our blog and Kia model research page to learn more about the 2020 Kia Rio.
