Most modern vehicles are equipped with one or more active safety features. These features help increase road safety by improving driver response time to help avoid collisions. Learn more about the active safety features on the 2024 Kia Niro EV, such as forward collision-avoidance assist technologies, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, lane following assist, and navigation-based smart cruise control with stop & go.
Let’s Dive Into the 2024 Kia Niro EV Safety Features
The 2024 Kia Niro EV is one of the most technologically advanced Kia vehicles to date. Some Kia Drive Wise active safety technologies come standard on all trims, while others are available for upgrades when you custom order your Niro EV.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Technologies
Forward collision avoidance is one of the most fundamental driver safety features. This technology works by using a combination of sensors and a forward-facing camera to help detect various hazards. This technology is programmed to identify pedestrians, junction turns, and cyclists. When the technology detects a hazard, it automatically applies the brakes to help avoid a collision.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Every car has a blind spot, an area toward the rear of the vehicle that isn’t easily viewed in the side view mirrors. Software that monitors the blind spot of your vehicle can help you avoid a collision by adjusting the trajectory of your vehicle away from an adjacent car on the road. This technology is also used to exit parallel parking safely.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Rear cross-traffic alert technology helps drivers avoid a collision that can occur when the vehicle is in reverse. This technology is most active when the vehicle backs up, such as out of a driveway or parking space. The software will automatically engage the brakes if a potential hazard is detected. This technology uses front and rear parking sensors to help alert drivers to potential obstacles.
Lane Following Assist
This technology helps drivers stay within designated road markers by providing steering directions. A front-facing camera on the windshield monitors the lane markers on the road, and the software automatically keeps the car in the middle of the lane unless the driver is merging lanes.
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Smart cruise control is a technology that automatically adjusts the cruising speed of the vehicle to reflect the traffic flow. Navigation-based smart cruise control elevates this function by using navigation data to predict road curves, which then allows the cruise control to adjust the speed of the vehicle entering and exiting a curve automatically.
Driver assistance technology can improve road safety by helping drivers avoid potential collisions. Check out our online inventory and visit DARCARS Kia of Lanham for a test drive to see how these active safety features work on the road.
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