2017 Kia Cadenza wins top safety award

The 2017 Kia Cadenza equipped with front crash prevention and specific headlights received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) designation, a release posted on Ancira Auto Group's website said.

To qualify for the top safety rating, a vehicle must earn “good” ratings in five types of crash test, as well as an “advanced” or “superior” rating for front-crash prevention.

“The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is one of the most respected organizations in the industry when it comes to evaluating vehicle safety, and this designation is a great achievement that speaks to Kia’s commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement,” Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning for Kia Motors America, said in the release. “We are proud that the Cadenza received across-the-board good crashworthiness ratings, which is another testament to the efforts of our engineers and the integrity of our vehicles.”

The 2017 Cadenza offers a Smart Blind Spot Detection system, which helps prevent drifting close to a car in the driver's blind spot. The Cadenza also offers features such as forward collision and lane departure warnings.