Safety is a huge concern for most drivers. For those looking for a vehicle designed specifically with safety in mind, the 2020 Kia Soul fits the bill. It won the Top Safety Plus score from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety due to its structure, passive safety, and 
security features, and active driver-assist technologies. A few standouts amongst the latter category include blind-spot detection, adaptive cruise control, smart parking assistance, forward collision warning, and lane-keep assistance with driver monitoring.
Blind Spot Detection
Blindspot detection is an incredibly useful driver-assist technology feature. It alerts you if there’s a vehicle or object in your blind spot, keeping you from changing lanes or turning while blocked by another car or obstacle. This feature on the 2020 Kia Soul is a part of the Kia Drive Wise package, standard on all trims of the Soul.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control is a highly sought-after safety feature, particularly for those that spend a lot of time in the car. Adaptive cruise control allows you to set your vehicle to maintain the same speed as the flow of traffic. If the car in front of you speeds up or slows down, your Kia Soul will do the same (within your set parameters). The adaptive cruise control feature will also automatically apply the brakes to your Soul, if needed, to avoid an accident if the vehicle in front of you comes to a sudden stop.
Smart Parking Assistance
With smart parking assistance, another component of the Kia Drive Sense package, you can easily park your car in the perfect spot. The system identifies ideal parking spots for your Soul and uses sensors to guide your parking, keeping you from bouncing off any bumpers or curbs.
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning alerts you if the vehicle in front of you comes to a sudden halt or if something darts into the street ahead of you, giving you time to stop your Soul. In serious cases, where the vehicle detects an impact is imminent, the forward collision system will automatically apply the brakes and stop the car faster than you could on your own.
Lane Keep and Driver Monitoring
The lane keep assist system has three components. The first, lane keep assist, helps to keep your Soul in its lane if you lose focus or start to drift across the lines. The lane keep warning element alerts you when you drift so you’re aware of your driving. Finally, after drifting a few times, the Soul will alert you to stop and rest or get a cup of coffee to ensure you’re not too drowsy to drive safely.
With so many excellent safety features, the 2020 Kia Soul is an outstanding and extremely safe driving choice. We here at Crain Kia of Fayetteville have a large selection of Souls in a variety of trim levels for you to inspect in person. Come on down to see all the fantastic driver-assist safety technologies for yourself on a test drive.
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