Hyundai Ioniq 9 Receives Top Rating in European Safety Assessment

Casper Electric Also Earns Four-Star Rating

Hyundai Motor Company's large electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), the Ioniq 9, has proven its world-class safety by receiving the highest score in European safety assessments.

On September 25, Hyundai Motor Company announced that the Ioniq 9 had received the highest five-star rating in the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).

The Ioniq 9 achieved the top rating thanks to its ability to maintain a stable passenger compartment during collisions, providing excellent protection for occupants, and its wide range of advanced safety features. In particular, the Ioniq 9 received high marks for effectively protecting key body areas of children seated in the second row during both frontal and side collisions.

With this achievement, Hyundai Motor Company has now secured the highest Euro NCAP rating for all of its dedicated electric vehicle models, following the Ioniq 5 in 2021 and the Ioniq 6 in 2022, and now the Ioniq 9.

Hyundai Motor Company's electric flagship SUV Ioniq 9. Provided by Hyundai Motor Company

The Euro NCAP test, which began in 1997, is a European new car evaluation program that conducts safety verification tests on vehicles sold in Europe and announces the results annually. The evaluation consists of four categories: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection, and safety assist systems. Ratings are awarded based on the comprehensive results across these categories.

Hyundai Motor Company's small electric vehicle, the Casper Electric (marketed locally as the Inster), also received a four-star rating in this year's Euro NCAP. Despite being a small car, which is generally at a disadvantage in crash safety, it was recognized for its high level of safety. This evaluation highlights that Hyundai Motor Company has achieved top-tier safety across its entire lineup, from entry-level to flagship models.

Xavier Martinet, Head of Hyundai Motor Company's European Regional Headquarters, stated, "The Ioniq 9's top rating in Euro NCAP demonstrates Hyundai Motor Company's commitment to ensuring excellent safety performance across all models," adding, "We will continue to strive to provide vehicles with the highest level of safety for our customers in the future."

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