2015 Kia Sorento small overlap crash test

"EL_ULY" (uly)
02/19/2015 at 11:37 • Filed to: crash test

Seems like this crossover was made of LEGOs. Plus, suuuper whiplash. The airbag straight up !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! 'd the dummy. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! !!!

Test result: good

(Video courtesy of the IIHS)

DISCUSSION (29)

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > EL_ULY
02/19/2015 at 11:39

Interesting.

The biggest thing I find odd about this is they remove the head restraint - these are no longer called "head rests" because they are actually a pretty vital component to crash safety. "his" head definitely wouldn't have whipped like that if they hadn't pulled the head restraint. I have to say I'm kind of impressed, that's a pretty solid small overlap test. Most are horrendous.

cazzyodo > EL_ULY
02/19/2015 at 11:41

I have to admit, the face prints get me every time.

Kinja'd!!!

CB > EL_ULY
02/19/2015 at 11:42

The tire came clean off the rim. Impressive.

JeepJeremy > EL_ULY
02/19/2015 at 11:47

That's buff right out

TheHondaBro > EL_ULY
02/19/2015 at 11:55

I spy faulty beads.

EL_ULY > cazzyodo
02/19/2015 at 12:06

lol yup :]

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > cazzyodo
02/19/2015 at 12:08

Seems like a lot of over made-up women might make a similar mark these days....

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > EL_ULY
02/19/2015 at 12:08

Really surprised how well the Kia did. I watched a bunch more and all I can say is side window airbags make a huge difference.

EL_ULY > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/19/2015 at 12:08

for rear impacts, some have integrated collapsible pieces or shock mechanisms. Still like you said, why they take them off, i'm not 100% sure. Probably for camera angles

EL_ULY > CB
02/19/2015 at 12:08

yeah that's odd but cool!

EL_ULY > JeepJeremy
02/19/2015 at 12:08

i'm sure of it :]

EL_ULY > TheHondaBro
02/19/2015 at 12:09

i haven't seen that in any other test. Kind of neat but odd for sure

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > EL_ULY
02/19/2015 at 12:09

I guess they aren't concerned with whiplash in the test, but it seems like you'd want to know that too.

EL_ULY > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
02/19/2015 at 12:10

they usually leave a paint mark on it. Some that have structure fail can at least bet on the side airbag to help a little

EL_ULY > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/19/2015 at 12:11

true

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > EL_ULY
02/19/2015 at 12:13

I agree, the wrecks with no side window airbags look way worse, the head flys around way more or bounces off the window\pillar.

EL_ULY > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
02/19/2015 at 12:17

yeah the ones where the dummy's head hit the failed/sharp A-pillar are terrifying

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > EL_ULY
02/19/2015 at 12:19

My girlfriend is in the small SUV market right now and we are looking at CX-5's, Rogues, Equinox and such so I really like looking at these haha.

EL_ULY > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
02/19/2015 at 12:21

coool! Hey it's a good resource

spanfucker retire bitch > EL_ULY
02/19/2015 at 12:26

I remember one of these that you posted (can't remember if it was an old Crossover or old Minivan) but with the small overlap test, the head actually went between the airbag coming out of the side window, as well as the steering wheel.

Needled right through both airbags perfectly and the head slammed right into the A-pillar.

Needless to say, it did not get a passing rating.

EL_ULY > spanfucker retire bitch
02/19/2015 at 12:29

i've been trying to remember which one for the last 10 minutes about that exact one lol.