Hyundai Elantra and Tucson Receive Top Safety Award from IIHS
Recognition by IIHS
- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2024 Hyundai Elantra and Tucson the prestigious TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.
- This recognition underscores the commitment of Hyundai in prioritizing safety features in its vehicle lineup.
Qualification Criteria
- To qualify for the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, vehicles must meet stringent criteria set by IIHS in 2023.
- Requirements include a good rating in various crash tests, such as driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, original moderate overlap front, and updated side tests.
- Acceptable or good headlights must be standard across all trims, and the vehicle must feature a front crash prevention system with advanced or superior ratings in both daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.
Safety Features of Elantra
- The Hyundai Elantra comes equipped with a standard front crash prevention system that has earned superior ratings in both daytime and nighttime pedestrian tests.
- All trims of the Elantra are equipped with headlights that received a good rating, meeting the stringent requirements for the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.
Safety Features of Tucson
- The Hyundai Tucson features a standard front crash prevention system that achieved a superior rating in the daytime test and an advanced rating in the nighttime evaluation.
- Different trims of the Tucson offer two variations of headlights, both of which received an acceptable rating, contributing to the overall safety profile of the vehicle.
Meeting Stringent Requirements
- Both the Elantra and Tucson have successfully met all the criteria for the "plus" designation in the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award category.
- Hyundai's commitment to safety is evident in the comprehensive safety features integrated into these models, aligning with evolving industry standards and prioritizing occupant protection.
Differentiating from TOP SAFETY PICK
- The TOP SAFETY PICK+ award requires higher standards compared to the lower-tier TOP SAFETY PICK.
- While an acceptable rating in the updated side test is sufficient for TOP SAFETY PICK, the "plus" designation demands advanced or superior ratings in the daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian test, emphasizing Hyundai's dedication to advanced safety technologies.
The recognition by IIHS reaffirms Hyundai's focus on delivering vehicles that excel not only in performance and design but also in providing top-tier safety features for occupants and pedestrians alike.