CAR RENT Kia Sportage

The third-generation Sportage received a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the United States. Earning the award became tougher in 2010 when IIHS added the rollover crash test, which measures roof strength and is twice as stringent as the federal requirement. To pass this test, a vehicle’s roof must be able to withstand the force of three times the vehicle’s weight (acceptable rating). The federal standard requires a roof to hold 1.5 times the vehicle’s weight. It also scored the top rating of 5 Stars on the Euro NCAP crash tests.