Kia Cerato first in 2019 to achieve 5 star safety rating
Media Release: January 14, 2019New Kia Cerato
range first vehicles of 2019 to achieve 5 star safety
ratings The new Kia Cerato range launching in
New Zealand in February has achieved 5 star safety ratings
in ANCAP’s first round of testing for 2019.The New
Zealand range, including the EX and LX, is fitted with
autonomous emergency braking capable of detecting and
reacting to pedestrians, and a lane support system with lane
keep assist and a lane departure warning. It achieved a
score of 90% for adult occupant protection and 83% for child
occupant protection.AA Motoring Services General Manager
Stella Stocks says it’s fantastic for the year to start on
a high note.“We saw a range of vehicles achieving 5
star safety ratings against ANCAP’s increased testing
standards in 2018, so it’s really pleasing to see this
trend continuing into 2019.“We hope that all
manufacturers are taking note and continue to bring in
vehicles which consider the safety of all vehicle occupants
- and road users.” The Cerato LX and EX both have 2L
petrol engine and 6-speed auto transmissions. The LX is
priced from $31,990 plus on road costs, while the EX is
priced from $35,990 plus on road costs.
The full list
of ANCAP’s vehicle safety ratings, other vehicle safety
information and the specifications of the rated vehicles are
available online at
ancap.co.nz or
rightcar.govt.nz.
ANCAP is
supported by all Australian motoring clubs, the New Zealand
Automobile Association, the Australian Government, the New
Zealand Government, Australian state and territory
governments, the Victorian Transport Accident Commission,
NRMA Insurance and the FIA
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