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2008 Sportage LX I4 Sport Utility Safety Ratings

This Crew Cab/Ch was tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for rollover, crash, and stability safety. How did it perform? View all available safety ratings below.
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2008 Kia Sportage LX I4 Sport Utility Crash Test Results

Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)

Rollover Resistance Rating Static Stability Factor Dynamic Test
3 of 5 1.17 No-tip

Crash Test Ratings

Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side 5 of 5 Front Occupant 5 of 5
Passenger's Side 5 of 5 Rear Occupant 5 of 5

Crash Test Data

Frontal Impact Head Injury Criterion Chest Deceleration Femur Load
Driver's Side 406 HIC 42g 734lbs | 2025lbs
Passenger's Side 472 HIC 43g 1047lbs | 433lbs
Side Impact Thoratic Trauma Index Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant 31 60
Rear Occupant 52 76

2008 Sportage LX I4 Sport Utility Safety Features

• Electronic Stability Control• 4-Wheel ABS• Traction Control
• Child Seat Lower Anchorage• Adjustable Upper Belt - Front• Pretensioner
• Energy Management Feature• Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt• Advanced Air Bag Features
• Side Airbag - Front• Head Airbag - Front• Rear Seat Head Restraint
• Trunk Release
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