Hyundai Raises the Bar with Top Safety Pick Awards

Jun 10, 2024

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Once again, Hyundai sets the standard with an impressive nine Top Safety Picks from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). This achievement aligns with Hyundai’s dedication to safety and cutting-edge vehicle design, reinforcing its position as a leader in automotive safety. Discover the comprehensive safety features in all new Hyundai models at Crain Hyundai of Fayetteville on West Foxglove Drive.

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Upgraded Safety Standards & Achievements

The IIHS has elevated the 2024 Ioniq 5 from a Top Safety Pick to a Top Safety Pick+, recognizing its compliance with new safety standards. The Ioniq 5 excelled in rear occupant safety, meeting the rigorous criteria of the new Offset Deformable Barrier (ODB 2.0) crashworthiness evaluation. These advancements, along with its robust build quality, earned the Ioniq 5 the highest safety rating available.

More good news is that the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2024 Hyundai Sonata both received the Top Safety Pick designation. These accolades highlight Hyundai’s ongoing dedication to improving vehicle safety, ensuring that both new and existing models meet the stringent standards established by the IIHS.

Hyundai’s Commitment to Safety

Cole Stutz, Chief Safety Officer of Hyundai Motor North America, expressed pride in the company’s achievements. “As Hyundai continues to sustain leadership in the IIHS TSP award designations, we are proud to have two additional products awarded, including the new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe mid-size SUV and new 2024 Hyundai Sonata sedan. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing safe vehicles to protect customers and other vulnerable road users.”

Hyundai’s Enhanced Safety Features

Hyundai rose to the IIHS’s challenge for stricter testing guidelines by implementing numerous enhancements, such as a reinforced side structure, advanced seat belts for rear passengers, and the inclusion of SmartSense safety features. Now standard across the Hyundai lineup are Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, and Driver Assist Warnings.

Hyundai’s Enhanced Safety Features include:

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Driver Assist Warnings
Enhanced side structure
Advanced seat belts for rear seat occupants

IIHS Top Safety Pick Importance

The IIHS Top Safety Pick evaluation is all about keeping people safe on the road and reducing fatalities. To snag a Top Safety Pick, cars need to get good ratings in the small overlap front, original moderate overlap front, and updated side tests. For the more prestigious Top Safety Pick+ award, vehicles have to earn good ratings in the small overlap front and updated side tests and at least an acceptable rating in the updated moderate front crash test. Plus, both awards require cars to have acceptable or good ratings for pedestrian crash prevention and headlights that are rated acceptable or good across all trims.

Hyundai’s accomplishment of securing nine IIHS Top Safety Pick awards for 2024 showcases its leadership in vehicle safety. This achievement underscores Hyundai’s commitment to enhancing safety features and meeting stringent testing standards, ensuring top-notch driver protection, and promoting safer roads for all. For more details on the IIHS awards and criteria, visit IIHS.org. Hyundai continues to raise the bar in automotive safety, proving that innovation and a focus on safety can drive the industry forward.

2024 Hyundai Models Named IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Ioniq 5
Ioniq 6
Kona

2024 Hyundai Models Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

Elantra
Palisade
Santa Cruz
Santa Fe
Sonata
Tucson

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With more than nine different Top Safety Picks in the Hyundai lineup, you can’t go wrong. We’ve got all new Hyundai models available now, so shop the lot to see what you can find. If you have any questions about any of our current models, including all safety features, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll see you soon at Crain Hyundai of Fayetteville in Fayetteville, Arkansas.