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2023 Kia Seltos Safety Ratings

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You deserve to feel safe and secure when you’re out on the roads of Leominster and Fitchburg, and if you’re in the market for a new ride, you’ll have plenty of options to consider at Ron Bouchard Kia. On the hunt for something compact, versatile, and efficient? The Kia Seltos is bound to feel like a good fit—and the 2023 Kia Seltos safety ratings are very impressive.

In what follows, we’ll cover the IIHS and NHTSA Kia Seltos safety ratings for 2023. Along the way, you’ll see why the IIHS selected the 2023 Seltos as one of 2022’s Top Safety Picks. As soon as you’re ready for a closer look, all you have to do is reach out and let us know!

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Kia Seltos Safety Ratings for 2023: IIHS

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is the country’s most trusted private safety evaluator, and they only have good things to say about the 2023 Kia Seltos. Check out the results of their tests right here:

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 & Mitigation

  • Headlights: Varies by Trim/Option
  • Front Crash Prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle): Superior
  • Front Crash Prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian-Day): Superior

Seat Belts & Child Restraints

  • Child Seat Anchors (LATCH) Ease Of Use: Acceptable

Kia Seltos Safety Ratings for 2023: NHTSA

Public institutions like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration work alongside their private partners in order to paint the clearest possible picture for shoppers in Gardner and Lancaster. Like their counterparts at the IIHS, the examiners at the NHTSA found the Seltos to be a great option:

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

2023 Kia Seltos Safety Features

Why are the 2023 Kia Seltos safety ratings so impressive? Well, the design and build quality of the Seltos certainly play important roles—but no review of this vehicle would be complete without a look at this crossover’s massive list of standard and available safety features. Here’s what you want to look for as you shop for your new Seltos:

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Cyclist Detection
  • Rear Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Lane Following Assist
  • Highway Driving Assist
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
  • Safe Exit Warning
  • Driver Attention Warning
  • Rear Occupant Alert
  • Rearview Monitor
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Traction Control System
  • Hill Start Assist Control
  • Downhill Brake Control
  • High Line Tire-Pressure Monitoring System

Find Your New Kia Seltos at Ron Bouchard Kia

Now that you’ve had a chance to review the 2023 Kia Seltos safety ratings, we wouldn’t be at all surprised if you were eager to get up close and personal with this compact crossover. Contact us today to set up a test drive, or find out how easy it is to shop and buy online. We’re here to help with whatever you’d like to do next, so don’t wait to value your trade-in.


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