Kia Safety and Driver Assistance Features

Learn More About Kia Safety and Driver Assistance Features

Kia vehicles prioritize your safety above everything else, and with Kia Drive Wise, you can drive with an added sense of security. The features included in Kia Drive Wise act as a vigilant eye, constantly monitoring your surroundings to prevent collisions and provide peace of mind while on the road. To experience the safest driving experience possible, keep reading to learn more about Kia Drive Wise features.

Kia Drive Wise Standard and Available Safety Features

Kia integrates a suite of sophisticated safety and driver-assistance technology into their vehicles to not only protect you but also improve your confidence behind the wheel. From the essential airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to the comprehensive Kia Drive Wise technology, every Kia is equipped with features designed for a tranquil and assured journey.

• Highway Driving Assist: This feature transforms highway travel into a serene and effortless venture by automatically adjusting your speed to maintain a preset distance from the vehicle ahead, ensuring a smooth and worry-free drive.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist: A guardian when reversing, this technology detects passing traffic behind your vehicle. Should it sense a potential collision, it automatically engages the brakes.
• Surround View Monitor: Offering a panoramic 360-degree view using cameras around the vehicle. It grants the driver a comprehensive view of their surroundings.
• Auto Emergency Braking Technology: Armed with radar and camera technology, this system vigilantly scans the road. If a potential collision is detected, it instantly applies the brakes, mitigating the risk of an impact.
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go: This intelligent system maintains a safe following distance, dynamically adjusting your speed or halting as needed.
• Parking Collision Avoidance Assist Reverse: This technology safeguards against accidents while reversing. It detects obstacles behind the vehicle, providing alerts and activating automatic braking in critical situations.
• Remote Smart Parking Assist: Maneuvering into tight spaces is simplified with this feature, which is controlled via the Smart Key Fob. It allows for precise parking, making even the tightest spots accessible with ease and accuracy.
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Warning: Enhancing lane-change safety, this system warns of vehicles in your blind spot with visual and audible cues. It aids in maintaining your lane position, preventing potential side collisions.
• Blind-Spot View Monitor: Elevate your situational awareness with this innovative feature that projects a live feed of your blind spot onto the instrument cluster during lane changes, ensuring clear visibility of adjacent lanes.
• Safe Exit Warning: This feature employs monitors to detect approaching vehicles when exiting. It alerts passengers to any incoming danger and, on select models, can secure the rear doors, preventing unsafe departures and ensuring an added layer of protection.

Find Your Kia Drive Wise Vehicle

Driver Wise availability varies based on model, trim, and year. Visit us at Jenkins Kia of Gainesville to find a Kia vehicle that has the Drive Wise features you desire. Our team will help you find what you’re looking for, whether that’s a spacious SUV like the 2024 Kia Seltos or a fuel-efficient commuter car.