Ioniq 9 and Sportage Named 'Safest Cars' in US IIHS Crash Test

Hyundai Motor Group Holds 18 'Safest Car' Titles
Sets Record for Most Awards Two Years Running
Crash Safety and Prevention Performance Proven

Hyundai Motor Group announced on October 31 that the Hyundai Motor Company’s Ioniq 9 and Kia’s Sportage have each received the 'Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+)' rating, while Hyundai Motor Company’s Santa Cruz has earned the 'Top Safety Pick (TSP)' rating in the latest crash safety assessment released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States.

Ioniq 9. Hyundai Motor Company

The Ioniq 9 received the highest rating of 'Good' in all assessment categories, including frontal and side crash tests and the evaluation of the front crash prevention system. The Sportage saw its rating upgraded from last year, thanks to improvements in its front crash prevention system and headlight performance.

Both the Ioniq 9 and the Sportage also achieved an overall 'Grade 1' in the Korea New Car Assessment Program (KNCAP) conducted by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority’s Automobile Safety Research Institute, further proving their outstanding safety.

Sportage. Kia

The Santa Cruz was the only vehicle in the small pickup segment to receive a TSP or higher rating, demonstrating excellent safety and crash prevention capabilities among its peers and proving its remarkable competitiveness.

As a result, Hyundai Motor Group’s total number of models awarded the TSP+ and TSP ratings this year has increased to 18, including nine from Hyundai Motor Company, five from Genesis, and four from Kia. For the second consecutive year, the group has solidified its position as the automaker with the most models selected as the 'safest cars.' The IIHS awards the TSP+ rating to vehicles with the highest level of safety in crash evaluations, and the TSP rating to those with good performance.

A Hyundai Motor Group representative said, "We are very proud that Hyundai Motor Group’s popular models continue to achieve outstanding results in the world’s most prestigious automotive safety assessments," adding, "We will continue striving to provide vehicles with the highest level of safety performance and quality globally."

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