What is the 2021 Kia Soul Safety Rating?

The Kia Soul is known for its efficient performance and dazzling style, but is it safe? The 2021 Kia Soul has impressed the leading experts in the industry with its smart features and engineering – and it was honored as an IIHS Top Safety Pick! Learn all about the Kia Soul safety features with Lou Sobh Kia, and dive deeper into the IIHS or NHTSA Kia safety rating below.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety was impressed with the quality and effectiveness of the Kia Soul safety features, resulting in a sky-high Kia Soul safety rating and the distinction of 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick. See how the Kia Soul safety fared in real world crash testing:

Crashworthiness

• Small overlap front, driver and passenger side: Good
• Moderate overlap front: Good
• Side: Good
• Roof strength: Good
• Head restraints and seats: Good

Crash Avoidance and Mitigation

• Front crash prevention, vehicle-to-vehicle, and pedestrian: Good
• Headlights: Good 
• Child Seat Anchors (LATCH) Ease Of Use: Acceptable

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted its own independent safety tests, and once again, the Kia Soul safety earned top marks for the Roswell roads. The NHTSA award the Soul the following Kia safety rating:

• Overall Rating: 4 Stars
• Frontal Crash: 4 Stars
• Side Crash: 5 Stars
• Rollover: 4 Stars

Kia Soul Safety Features

How did this SUV earn such impressive scores? Kia Soul safety is built into every component of the vehicle, from the built-in rollover sensors to the available driver assistive technology. Whether you choose an entry-level Kia Soul LX or the ultra-deluxe Kia Soul Turbo, each configuration offers some of the most cutting-edge Kia safety features on the market.

Standard Kia Soul Safety features

• Six airbags with rollover sensors
• Electronic Stability Control
• Vehicle Stability Management
• Electronic Brake-Force Distribution
• Hill-Start Assist
• Tire-Pressure Monitoring System
• Rear Child-Safety Door Locks

Available Kia Soul Safety features

• Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Forward Collision Warning System
• Lane Departure Warning System
• Smart Cruise Control
• Blind Spot Detection
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Find Out More with Lou Sobh Kia

Want to see those Kia Soul safety features in person? Visit Lou Sobh Kia to check out our new Kia Soul inventory and get behind the wheel! We’re located in Cumming, just a short drive from Alpharetta, and our team is ready to help you find your next SUV. Contact us with any questions or drop by today!