2021 Kia Rio Safety Ratings

Kia Rio: Notable Safety Ratings

To better understand the safety engineered into the 2021 Kia Rio, we’ll first start with exploring the safety ratings given to it by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). The 2021 Kia Rio was awarded its highest rating of “Good” across the majority of the areas it reviewed. These areas included roof strength, moderate overlap front, and head restraints and seats.

The headlight system won particular praise from the IIHS. LED projector headlights provide maximum illumination as far as 500 feet, although the range typically extends to about 350 feet with the high beams. Meanwhile, the low beam lights can achieve illumination at an equal distance depending on if you’re driving straight or on a curve.

Kia Rio: Available Driver Assist Tech

Drivers looking for additional safety features with the Kia Rio ought to consider the Kia Drive Wise safety suite. There are six driver-assist technologies available in this suite, each of which focus on a different aspect of driving to keep your commute simple, easygoing, and hassle-free.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA-Ped) can automatically apply the brakes if the Kia SUV predicts a frontal collision with another model or pedestrian. This smart features pairs nicely with Driver Attention Warning (DAW), a system which monitors the attention level of the driver to ensure safety on the roads.

Likewise, both Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Lane Following Assist (LFA) offer similar features to keep the Kia Rio centered and at a safe enough distance regardless of speed. With these features activated, safety will always be at the forefront of the Rio.