Kia Sorento drives off with Top Safety Pick Plus award

The 2018 Kia Sorento has been honored with a Top Safety Pick Plus award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, according to a release on the Kiefer Kia website.

To win the award, the Sorento had to undergo crash testing, the release said. And while safety is strong attribute of this midsize SUV, the Sorento has plenty of other features.

Available features on the the 2018 Sorento include blind spot detection, smart cruise control and warnings for when the vehicle departs its lane. 

A third-row seat comes standard in all 2018 Sorento models, offering plenty of passenger space, the release said.