Hyundai Achieves Most Top Safety Pick Honors

Jun 11, 2024

Rear view of a silver Hyundai IONIQ 5 parked at Crain Hyundai dealership

Leading the way once again, Hyundai has secured nine Top Safety Picks from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). This feat reflects Hyundai’s ongoing commitment to safety and innovative design, establishing the brand as a top contender in automotive safety. Stop by Crain Hyundai of Little Rock off Colonel Glenn Road to see the standard safety features in all new Hyundai models.

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Upgraded Safety Standards & Achievements

The IIHS has upgraded the 2024 Ioniq 5 from a Top Safety Pick to a Top Safety Pick+ after it met new, more stringent safety standards. The Ioniq 5 made notable advancements in rear occupant safety, satisfying the tough criteria of the Offset Deformable Barrier (ODB 2.0) evaluation. These improvements in safety features and build quality have earned the Ioniq 5 the highest safety rating available.

Our celebration continues as the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2024 Hyundai Sonata have been honored with the Top Safety Pick designation. These awards underscore Hyundai’s unwavering commitment to vehicle safety, demonstrating that both new releases and established models adhere to the high standards set by the IIHS.

Hyundai’s Commitment to Safety

Cole Stutz, Chief Safety Officer of Hyundai Motor North America, expressed pride in the company’s achievements. “As Hyundai continues to sustain leadership in the IIHS TSP award designations, we are proud to have two additional products awarded, including the new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe mid-size SUV and new 2024 Hyundai Sonata sedan. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing safe vehicles to protect customers and other vulnerable road users.”

Hyundai’s Enhanced Safety Features

To meet the IIHS’s challenge for more rigorous testing, Hyundai made key upgrades, such as an enhanced side structure, improved seat belts for rear occupants, and integration of SmartSense safety features. To address the new standards, Hyundai made Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, and Driver Assist Warnings standard features across all models.

Hyundai’s Enhanced Safety Features include:

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Driver Assist Warnings
Enhanced side structure
Advanced seat belts for rear seat occupants

IIHS Top Safety Pick Importance

When it comes to the IIHS Top Safety Pick evaluation, the focus is on keeping people safe and preventing road fatalities. To qualify for a Top Safety Pick, a car needs to score well in the small overlap front, original moderate overlap front, and updated side tests. For the Top Safety Pick+ award, vehicles must get good ratings in the small overlap front and updated side tests and at least an acceptable rating in the updated moderate front crash test. On top of that, both awards require acceptable or good ratings for pedestrian crash prevention and headlights across all trim levels.

With nine IIHS Top Safety Pick awards for 2024, Hyundai has highlighted its leadership in vehicle safety. This recognition reflects the company’s dedication to advancing safety features and meeting tough testing standards, ensuring that Hyundai vehicles deliver superior protection for drivers and contribute to safer roads. For more information about the IIHS awards and criteria, visit IIHS.org. Hyundai keeps setting high standards in automotive safety, showing that innovation and safety are essential.

2024 Hyundai Models Named IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Ioniq 5
Ioniq 6
Kona

2024 Hyundai Models Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

Elantra
Palisade
Santa Cruz
Santa Fe
Sonata
Tucson

Ready to Purchase an IIHS Top Safety Pick? Check out our New Inventory at Crain Hyundai of Little Rock

With more than nine different Top Safety Picks in the Hyundai lineup, you can’t go wrong. We’ve got all new Hyundai models available now, so come shop the lot to see what you can find. If you have any questions about any of our current models, including all safety features, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll see you soon at Crain Hyundai of Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas.