Heading
Close X
Menu
8 Reasons to Consider Purchasing a Kia Sportage
If you’re thinking about buying a car, you’re probably looking for a car that’ll keep you and your loved ones safe.
Especially if you’ve never owned a car before, the terminology and options can feel overwhelming, with so many acronyms used.
That’s where this blog will come in handy! We’ll explain and explore the key safety features you need to look out for when purchasing your next (or first) car.
Car safety has evolved significantly over the decades. What began with simple structures and basic seatbelts has advanced into vehicles loaded with intelligent systems, sensors, and smart protections, making today’s cars far safer than those from the 1960s. Rigorous testing and continued development have reduced risks before they even happen.
A safe car isn’t just a strong metal box; it’s proactive, using a series of sensors to predict a collision and putting actions in place to prevent it from happening. While most cars aren’t completely autonomous, a lot of brand-new cars have limited functionality when it comes to intervening and avoiding a crash.
Passive safety features are built-in protections that help keep you safe when something goes wrong. These include crash‑structure zones, high-strength steel frames, airbags throughout the cabin and proper head restraints. In a collision, these systems absorb impact energy and reduce injuries.
Active safety systems help prevent accidents by alerting or assisting the driver in real time. These include technologies like Autonomous Emergency Braking, lane‑keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control and driver‑attention monitoring, all designed to keep you out of trouble before an incident even begins.
In short: yes. Electric cars (EVs) are just as safe as traditional petrol or diesel cars. In many cases, they’re even safer.
EVs are designed with the same rigorous safety standards, crash‑tested to the same protocols. The large battery pack mounted low in the chassis adds structural rigidity and lowers the centre of gravity, helping stability and rollover resistance. Their electric drivetrains lack the heavy engine upfront, allowing enhanced crumple zones that absorb energy more effectively.
Also, manufacturers frequently equip EVs with the latest Active Safety and ADAS systems as standard, where they might be optional extras on petrol or diesel cars.
If you’re in the market for a new car, you might not be aware of all the safety features that are now available. Here’s a list of safety features that you might want to consider for your next vehicle.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems like Lane Keep Assist, Parking Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, etc, all use sensors to ensure you’re safe when driving. Some ADAS features will simply alert you by making a sound or vibrating, while others will actively change the direction or speed of the car.
Even small things like automatic headlights can play a massive role in keeping you safe at night. Advanced Smart Adaptive Headlights can even alter the direction and intensity of the beam of headlights, taking safety up a notch even from automatic headlights.
While some people might think that these features are gimmicks, real-world testing shows that they genuinely do reduce accidents and fatalities on the road. In fact, in 2024, the EU mandated that all new cars must be fitted with an automatic speed limiter, with studies citing a 30% reduction in collisions and a 20% reduction in fatalities.
Electric cars, by their nature, don’t make much noise when they drive. To make EVs safer, particularly for pedestrians, manufacturers fit small speakers that play external sounds when the car drives. Some models even have a bit of fun with this, making them sound like petrol cars or even spaceships!
Today, you might take Bluetooth Connectivity for granted, but there was once a time when drivers were being distracted by making calls and texts on their phones while driving. Today, you can use voice commands to make calls, take calls, and even write texts hands-free.
Technology is brilliant in cars, but sometimes good, old-fashioned passive safety features are vital to keep drivers and passengers safe if an accident occurs.
Seatbelts, head restraints, and airbags are mandated by law in the UK.
At Brindley, we believe that safety is a critical aspect of driving. Here are some examples of cars that embody this dedication to driver and passenger well-being.
The Omoda 5 is a compact SUV that combines sleek styling with intelligent safety. It offers a wide range of safety features like Lane Keeping Assist, AEB with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise, blind‑spot warning, 360° camera system and smart headlights.
The Omoda 9 is the larger sibling to the Omoda 5, which Omoda has kitted out with advanced safety features like a 540° panoramic view camera with transparent view for enhanced visibility, alongside the safety features already in the Omoda 5.
The Kia EV6 features Kia’s latest ADAS suite, including Adaptive Cruise, Lane Keeping, AEB with cyclist detection, smart headlights and driver‑monitoring. Its EV platform adds passive stability and crash resilience through the low centre of gravity.
Winner of the 2025 award for family EV safety, the EV3 comes loaded with driver-monitored safety tech, smart external EV sound, pedestrian detection and adaptive driving aids.
Equipped with Mazda’s i‑ACTIVSENSE suite: adaptive cruise, radar-guided lane‑assist, traffic sign recognition, smart headlights and Mazda’s excellent pedestrian‑detection AEB, the Mazda CX-80 continues Mazda’s legacy of safety.
Making use of the brilliant Hyundai Smart Sense platform, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 features Lane Keep, blind‑spot detection, Smart Cruise (with predictive stop‑and‑go), AEB with cyclist detection, sign recognition and driver alert systems.
MG Pilot on the MG4 EV offers pedestrian detection, lane‑keep assist, rear‑cross traffic alert, driver attention and reverse camera systems. A brilliant value model with safety solid across the board.
Volvo’s flagship electric SUV, the Volvo EX90, makes use of Advanced Pilot Assist, Volvo City Safety (AEB with pedestrian, cyclist and large animal detection), lane‑keeping, adaptive headlights, and a rigid passive safety cell. Among the safest cars on the road.
When all is said and done, the safest vehicles aren’t just robust, they act as an extension of you to think ahead. Choosing a car with modern basics like seatbelts and airbags is essential, but it’s the advanced features that really offer peace of mind.
Whether you’re buying your first car, seeking a safe family vehicle, or you’re simply anxious about road risk, look for a model that bundles both passive and active safety features.
If you’d like to explore any of the models above, your local Brindley dealership is here to help.
Whatever your question or feedback we are here to help.
So please feel free to contact us.
Immerse yourself even deeper. Visit our social channels.
W Brindley (Garages) Ltd
Reg Company No. 333492
W Brindley Garages (Cannock) Limited
Reg Company No. 01084302
Reg Office: 55 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4WW
VAT Reg No. 101957682
W Brindley (Garages) Limited, W Brindley Garages (Cannock) Limited Central Car Clearance LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit activity and the Firm Reference Numbers are 689220, 688878 and 688893 respectively. Permitted activities include acting as a credit broker not a lender. We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers. We do not charge a fee for our Consumer Credit services. We do not act as a financial adviser, or fiduciary. We act in our own interest, whichever lender we introduce you to, we will typically receive commission from them based on either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow. Any and all commission amounts will be fully disclosed to you as part of your sales journey. You will be required to give your fully informed consent to our receipt of this commission. By doing this, you acknowledge that you understand our role as a credit broker, and that we will receive a financial incentive if you take out a loan from a lender that we introduce you to. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over, Guarantees may be required.
W Brindley (Garages) Limited, W Brindley Garages (Cannock) Limited Central Car Clearance LLP is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.
