The vehicle is traveling at 20 Mph (32 Km/h) into a narrow pole to simulate sliding into a telephone pole or tree. Driver is a 5th Percentile Female.
NHTSA's Side Pole Crash Test of the 2024 Kia Sportage 2WD.
Rating based on 2011+ criteria.
Rating available here:
www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/KI...
www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/KI...
www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/KI...
www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/KI...
Beginning with 2024 models of both vehicles there were B-pillar and door beam reinforcements implemented as well as the addition of a rear seat-mounted side thorax airbag to improve occupant protection in side crashes.
Driver
HIC 270
* * * * * (Five Stars)
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