Kia vehicles help you drive smarter with advanced driver assistance features, which is why Kia cars and SUVs are regarded as some of the safest models on the road. Before you visit your local Kia dealer to purchase a new car, learn about the Kia Drive Wise safety technology you may find on your preferred model.
The Essential Guide to Kia’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Kia Drive Wise technologies can help with virtually all driving tasks, from city and highway driving to precise parking. Purchasing a vehicle with advanced safety features can reduce your risk of minor collisions, bolster your safe driving practices, and even help reduce your car insurance rates by preventing minor and major collisions.
Automatic Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking is typically folded into forward collision avoidance features to automatically apply the brake when the vehicle’s sensors or cameras detect an obstacle. Kia has the technology to detect pedestrians, cyclists, and junction-turning oncoming vehicles to avoid forward collisions.
Automatic emergency braking may also engage when your vehicle is backing up if your Kia has a parking collision avoidance feature. With this technology, rear-facing sensors can detect close objects when the vehicle is in reverse and immediately apply the brakes. This technology will also emit visual and auditory warnings.
Blind Spot Assistance
Whether you’re driving in the city or on the highway, your blind spot can be a challenge. Blind spot assistance technology uses sensors and software programming to analyze the distance between the cars around you and your intended vehicle maneuver to detect objects within your blind spot range. When objects are detected, the vehicle will keep your vehicle in the same lane and emit a warning.
In addition to technology such as blind spot collision avoidance, your Kia may also be equipped with a blind spot view monitor to reduce blind spots. The view monitor provides a live view of your blind spot on your instrument cluster when the turn signals are activated.
Kia Drive Wise Features at Your Kia Dealer
All 2024 Kia models come with standard Kia Drive Wise features, although the specific features vary between trim levels. The 2024 Forte LX has forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, while the GT trim has forward collision avoidance with cyclist and pedestrian detection.
The 2024 Kia Seltos has features such as lane keeping assist and driver attention warning on all five trim levels. However, the highest Seltos trim, the SX, has additional Kia Drive Wise features such as navigation-based smart cruise control, highway driving assist, and intelligent speed limit assist. For some models, Kia Drive Wise features may be optional individual upgrades if you really want a specific feature on a lower trim level.
Staying safe on the road is a top priority for all drivers, so it’s reassuring to have Kia Drive Wise technology as part of your Kia’s standard feature package. Try out Kia Drive Wise when you test drive your favorite 2024 model at Kia of Coatesville in Coatesville, PA.
Connect with us
Categories
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.