The third-generation Sportage received a 'Top Safety Pick' rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the United States. Earning the award became tougher in 2010 when IIHS added the rollover crash test, which measures roof strength and is twice as stringent as the federal requirement. Crash test ratings for the 2020 Kia Niro from the NHTSA (NCAP 5-star ratings) & the IIHS. Research the 2021 Kia Soul with our expert reviews and ratings. Edmunds also has Kia Soul pricing, MPG, specs, pictures, safety features, consumer reviews and more. Our comprehensive coverage.
Safety Ratings.
NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. More stars mean safer cars.
Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.
Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.
Kia Niro Ev Safety Rating
Combines the Side Barrier Driver and the Side Pole Star Ratings into a Front Seat rating. The Rear Seat rating is derived from the Side Barrier Rear Passenger rating.
The Side Barrier test simulates an intersection collision between a standing vehicle and moving barrier at 38.5 mph.
The Side Pole Barrier test simulates a crash into a fixed object like a tree or utility pole.
The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.
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Recalls & Safety Issues.
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Crash Test Safety Ratings
Collapse Safety RatingsNCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
The NHTSA has not conducted NCAP crash tests for the 2020 Niro yet.
IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
GoodAcceptableMarginalPoor
2020 Kia Niro hybrid 4-door wagon
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| Moderate Overlap Front | Small Overlap Driver | Small Overlap Passenger | Side | Rear1 | Rollover2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOverall G Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Left Leg Injury A Right Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » | GOverall G Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Hip/Thigh Injury G Lower Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report » | GOverall A Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Hip/Thigh Injury G Lower Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Passenger-side Crash Test report » | GOverall G Structure DriverG Head ProtectionG Head/Neck Injury G Torso Injury G Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear PassengerG Head ProtectionG Head/Neck Injury G Torso Injury G Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » | GOverall G Geometry G Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » | GOverall Full IIHS Rollover Safety report » |
1 — Manual cloth seat. 2 — Rating applies to both the Niro hybrid (tested) and Niro Plug-In Hybrid versions. | |||||
GoodAcceptableMarginalPoor
2020 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 4-door wagon
| Moderate Overlap Front | Small Overlap Driver | Small Overlap Passenger | Side | Rear1 | Rollover2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOverall G Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Left Leg Injury A Right Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » | GOverall G Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Hip/Thigh Injury G Lower Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report » | GOverall A Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Hip/Thigh Injury G Lower Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Passenger-side Crash Test report » | GOverall G Structure DriverG Head ProtectionG Head/Neck Injury G Torso Injury G Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear PassengerG Head ProtectionG Head/Neck Injury G Torso Injury G Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » | GOverall G Geometry G Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » | GOverall Full IIHS Rollover Safety report » |
1 — Manual cloth seat. 2 — Rating applies to both the Niro hybrid (tested) and Niro Plug-In Hybrid versions. | |||||
Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.
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