The 2020 Kia Niro Ev is not just about electric efficiency; it’s also packed with advanced safety technologies designed to protect you and your passengers on every journey. Kia has equipped this electric vehicle with a suite of intelligent driver-assistance systems, making it a smart and safe choice for modern drivers. Let’s explore the key safety features that make the 2020 Kia Niro EV stand out.
Auto Emergency Braking Technologies w/ Junction Turning Detection
The standard Auto Emergency Braking (AEB) system in the 2020 Kia Niro EV is a crucial safety feature that utilizes sensors and a camera to constantly monitor the road ahead. This system is designed to detect potential hazards, including pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. Going a step further, the Niro EV’s AEB includes Junction Turning Detection. This enhanced capability helps to detect and react to oncoming vehicles when you are crossing an intersection or making a left turn, situations where accidents are more likely to occur. If the system anticipates a potential collision, it can automatically apply the brakes to help mitigate or avoid an accident.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Changing lanes can be risky, but the available Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist in the 2020 Niro EV is there to provide an extra layer of safety. This system uses sensors to monitor your blind spots. If it detects a vehicle in your blind spot when you attempt to change lanes, it can actively intervene. Instead of just providing a warning, this system can apply braking force to the outer wheel on the opposite side, helping to gently steer the vehicle back into its original lane and prevent a potential side collision.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Reversing out of parking spaces or driveways can be challenging, especially with limited visibility. The standard Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist in the 2020 Kia Niro EV enhances safety in these situations. When you are backing up, the system uses sensors to scan for approaching vehicles from the side. If an obstacle is detected, the system will first alert the driver. If the driver doesn’t react in time, the system is designed to automatically apply the brakes to help prevent a collision.
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Staying in your lane and maintaining a safe following distance is crucial for highway driving. The 2020 Kia Niro EV comes standard with Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist. Lane Keeping Assist uses a front-view camera to monitor lane markers. If your vehicle starts to drift out of its lane without signaling, the system can provide steering inputs to guide you back. Lane Following Assist builds upon this by providing continuous steering adjustments to help keep the vehicle centered within the detected lane markers, reducing driver fatigue and enhancing safety on long drives.
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Adaptive cruise control systems make highway driving more comfortable, and the 2020 Kia Niro EV features Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go. This standard system not only maintains a set speed and distance from the vehicle ahead but also utilizes navigation data to anticipate upcoming curves in the road. As you approach a curve, the system can proactively reduce your speed for smoother and safer cornering. Once you exit the curve, it will automatically return to your previously set speed. The “Stop & Go” functionality means the system can even bring the vehicle to a complete stop in traffic and resume automatically when the traffic starts moving again.
Highway Driving Assist 2
For an even more advanced driving experience on highways, the 2020 Kia Niro EV offers available Highway Driving Assist 2. This system combines data from a forward-facing camera, radar sensors, and navigation to provide comprehensive assistance. It can automatically maintain speed and distance from the vehicle ahead, similar to Smart Cruise Control, but with enhanced capabilities. Highway Driving Assist 2 can also assist with steering during lane changes when the turn signal is activated. With a simple one-touch button setting, it aims to make highway driving less stressful and more secure.
The 2020 Kia Niro EV prioritizes safety with its comprehensive suite of advanced driver-assistance technologies. From preventing collisions to assisting with lane keeping and highway driving, these features work together to provide a safer and more confident driving experience. Choosing the 2020 Kia Niro EV means choosing an electric vehicle that values your safety as much as its eco-friendly performance.
