Kia EV6 Achieves Top Rating in US IIHS Crash Test Evaluation

All 9 Evaluation Criteria Received the Highest Grade

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Kia announced that the EV6 received the highest rating, 'Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+),' in the crash evaluation released on the 6th (local time) by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The EV6 is a model equipped with Hyundai Motor Group's dedicated electric vehicle platform E-GMP, and it is significant in that it proved the highest safety in the world's most rigorous new car safety assessment.

IIHS, established in 1959 as a non-profit organization, annually evaluates and publishes comprehensive results on crash safety performance and crash prevention performance of vehicles released in the U.S. market.

Vehicles demonstrating the highest safety receive the TSP+ rating, while those with good performance receive the TSP rating.

The EV6 received the highest rating in all six crash safety categories and was also rated 'Superior,' the highest grade, in the front crash prevention system evaluation for effectively detecting both vehicle-to-vehicle collisions under 40 km/h and pedestrians, thereby preventing accidents in advance.

Additionally, in the headlight evaluation, all trims received an 'Excellent' rating, demonstrating high safety performance.

The EV6's excellent evaluation is due to enhanced safety through a robust body structure, including expanded application of ultra-high-strength steel based on the E-GMP platform.

Furthermore, it is designed to ensure passenger safety in any accident situation by applying a total of eight airbags, including a front seat center side airbag that can reduce head injuries caused by secondary collisions between occupants during side impacts.

In May, the EV6 also proved its high safety by receiving the highest safety rating of five stars in the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).

A Kia official said, “It is an honor that the EV6 received the highest rating in the world's most stringent vehicle safety evaluation,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to provide a high level of safety for both drivers and pedestrians.”

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