Kia Forte drivers have every reason to feel safe in this award winning vehicle
Kia has been hard at work producing some great models in the recent years. They opened up their first ever United States plant down in the West Point, GA where the new 2011 Sorento is rolling off assembly lines. Yup, they’ve got a lot to be proud of right now. To add to their success, one Kia sedan was a recent IIHS “Top Safety Pick”: The 2010 Kia Forte.
The 2010 Kia Forte is currently an attractive buyer’s option at your new and preowned car Waukegan dealer, Classic Kia! The IIHS awarded the Forte this honor since they scored “good” in the front, side, rear and rollover impact crash tests. “Good” is the highest rating based on the system used. This is news to my ears. Now that I’m toting around a toddler, safety in a vehicle is more important to me than ever.
What are some features found on the Forte that help make it safe to drive? First, all cars have to be equipped with Electronic Stability Control to be considered for a “top safety pick” award. The ESC is an important element that’s been perfected and researched over the past 20 years or so. It detects if a car is veering away from it’s intended path and applies the brakes to get the car driving where it should go. The ESC measures the steering wheel’s angle to help figure out where the driver is going to help get them back on track. It can apply the brakes to individual wheels. Technology has come so far, much different than what you’ll find on older models in local Gurnee used car lots!
The 2010 Forte also has plenty of front and side airbags and the active front headrests. The anti-lock brakes are a necessity, especially in the harsh winters we face in Chicago! The Forte also has a system that monitors tire pressure, helping avoid a blowout, which could end you up in a serious accident!
The Kia Forte from Classic Kia is definitely a safe sedan to own, as are many other new and preowned cars on our Waukegan lot. Stop by today and we’ll give you even more safety information on your favorite Kia models and for our Waukegan and Gurnee used car shoppers!
