Genesis GV80 Selected as Top Grade in US IIHS Crash Evaluation

All Sedan Models Sold in the US Also Receive Top Ratings

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Genesis announced on the 19th that its GV80 was selected as a 'Top Safety Pick Plus' in the crash evaluation announced by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on the 18th (local time). This is the first crash evaluation result received since the GV80 entered the U.S. market.

IIHS is a non-profit organization established in 1959 that comprehensively evaluates and announces the crash safety performance and prevention performance of hundreds of vehicles released each year. Among them, vehicles that demonstrate the highest safety are awarded the Top Safety Pick Plus rating.

To receive the Top Safety Pick Plus rating, a vehicle must receive an 'Excellent' rating in six crash safety categories: driver-side small overlap, passenger-side small overlap, front crash, side crash, roof strength, and head restraint. It must also achieve at least an 'Advanced' rating in the front crash prevention system test and at least a 'Good' rating in the headlight evaluation.

The Genesis GV80 received the highest 'Excellent' rating in all six crash safety categories and achieved the highest rating in the front crash prevention system, meeting the aforementioned requirements and earning the Top Safety Pick Plus rating.

The Genesis GV80 is equipped as standard with advanced driver assistance and safety technologies such as Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Junction Crossing (FCA-JC), Lane Following Assist (LFA), and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA). The company explained that the inclusion of 10 airbags and a robust chassis structure designed for safety were key factors in its selection.

Meanwhile, with the GV80's top rating, Genesis has set a record of receiving the Top Safety Pick Plus rating every year since 2016. A Genesis official stated, "Customers are at the center of Genesis. Therefore, safety is Genesis's non-negotiable top priority," adding, "Genesis will continue to do its best for the safety of its customers."

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