Front three-quarter view of the 2021 Kia Sportage off-roading

How Safe is the 2021 Kia Sportage?

2021 Kia Sportage Drive Wise Advanced Driver-Assistance Features

The 2021 Kia Sportage is coming back for another year with the return on many beloved features. Additionally, it now has a Nightfall Edition and a Nightfall Edition Premium. Although these stylish updates are exciting, it’s always good to know how safe the 2021 Kia Sportage will be, especially if you have a family. In this post, we will be exploring the 2021 Kia Sportage Drive Wise Advanced Driver-Assistance features. Read on to learn more.


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Standard and Available Kia Drive Wise Features

  1. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection. This system will detect vehicles and pedestrians in your path. If a potential collision is detected, it will automatically apply the brakes.
  2. Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist. This system will detect lane markings on the road and sense when the vehicle drifts out of the lane. If this happens, the system will send out a warning.
  3. Driver Attention Warning. This system will monitor your driving to find regular driving patterns. If it detects distracted driving, it will send out an alert.
  4. High Beam Assist. When high beams are on and another vehicle approaches, this system will toggle between low and high beams.
  5. Blind-Spot Collision Warning. This system will detect other vehicles using a radar-based system. When a vehicle enters a blind spot, the system will provide a warning.
  6. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning. This system will detect any passing vehicles when you are in reverse. If a vehicle is detected, it will send out an audio and visual warning.
2021 Kia Sportage in Hyper Red color

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Get the 2021 Kia Sportage at Palmen Kia

If you’re interested in going home in a 2021 Kia Sportage, be sure to check out our inventory at Palmen Kia. You can also learn more about this model by browsing our blog or by reaching out to our sales team. We’re also eager to help our customers learn more about the Kia model lineup.