Hyundai Motor Ranks 'No. 1' in US IIHS Crash Safety Test

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] Hyundai Motor Company ranked first among 20 brands in the crash safety evaluation conducted by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). A total of 10 Hyundai models received the highest ratings, sharing the top spot with the Japanese car brand Subaru.

According to industry sources on the 23rd, recently, 10 Hyundai models were certified as 'Top Safety Pick Plus' and 'Top Safety Pick' by IIHS. The hydrogen electric vehicle Nexo was the only model to receive the 'Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+)' certification again this February, while nine models?Elantra (Avante), Elantra GT, Veloster, Sonata, Kona, Tucson, Santa Fe, Palisade, and Venue?were selected for the slightly lower 'Top Safety Pick (TSP)' rating.

Hyundai Venue

In particular, Hyundai's subcompact sport utility vehicle (SUV) Venue was honored to be selected for the TSP for the first time in this test. The Venue reportedly received high scores in frontal and side crash tests, roof strength, and head restraint evaluations.

As a result, Hyundai became the brand with the most TSP models, totaling 10, six of which were SUVs. Kia had six models selected for TSP, and Genesis also had three models named.

Since its inception in 1995, IIHS's crash safety evaluation is conducted annually on all vehicles released in the United States. Applying various tests and strict evaluation criteria, it is regarded as one of the most rigorous and credible assessments in the automotive industry.

Brian Latouf, Chief Safety Officer of Hyundai Motor America, said, "We are proud that Hyundai’s entire SUV lineup has earned the TSP rating," adding, "From the smallest Venue to the Nexo and Palisade, customers now have a wider range of safe vehicle options to choose from."

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