Hyundai Genesis premium sedan and the Hyundai Tucson SUV have won the 2016 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards over in the U.S. of A.
Both of these cars have quite recently been launched here in Malaysia so they would be considered to be one of the safest cars you can buy these days. Of course, the Tucson SUV is a reasonable purchase at just around or under RM130,000. The Genesis premium sedan is just what it is, a premium sedan with a large by Malaysian standards 3.8liter engine. And a price tag to match. But you can get them here.
PRESS RELEASE
Hyundai Motor’s Genesis and Tucson Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards
Hyundai Motor’s Genesis and Tucson earned the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety’s 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards
The company’s emphasis on safety continues to shine through with the
advanced safety technologies across its vehicle lineup
December 16, 2015 - With added strenuous criteria in one of the industry’s already
rigorous testing of vehicle safety, Hyundai Motor’s Genesis and Tucson earned the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.
The IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award helps consumers pick vehicles that offer the
highest level of crash protection.
“Safety is a top priority at Hyundai Motor, so we are pleased to see two of our
vehicles on this prestigious list,” said Mike O’Brien, Vice President of Corporate and
Product Planning at Hyundai Motor America. “Hyundai Motor’s emphasis on safety
continues to shine through with the advanced safety technologies across our vehicle
lineup, including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning with
lane keep assist as well as emergency brake assist.”
IIHS rates vehicles in a small overlap front crash, moderate overlap front crash, side
and roof strength, and head restraint tests, as well as a standard or optional front
crash prevention system. Winners of the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award must earn
good ratings for occupant protection in all five of the evaluations. For the first time, a
good rating in the small overlap front crash test is required to earn the award.
“The Genesis is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), nine airbags and
energy-absorbing front airbags, while the Tucson has AEB, helping these vehicles
earn our top rating,” said Adrian Lund, IIHS president. “Both earned a required good
rating in the small overlap front crash evaluation and a superior-or advanced-rated
front crash prevention system with automatic braking capabilities, a key criteria to
qualify for a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.”
Hyundai Motor’s Genesis is equipped with many advanced safety technology
options, including ESC, Lane Departure Warning System, Tire Pressure Monitoring
System, Brake Assist and Electronic Brake Distribution, Lane Change Assist and a
rearview camera. In addition, the vehicle includes Sensory Surround Safety
Technologies that help driver alertness and focus on total occupant safety, and even
the safety of other drivers nearby.
Multiple advanced safety technology options are also available on Hyundai Motor’s
Tucson, including AEB with pedestrian detection, Lane Departure Warning System,
Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Backup Warning
Sensors and a standard rearview camera. In addition, advanced high-strength steel
represents more than 50 percent of the vehicle’s structure, for enhanced crash
safety. The vehicle also features a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that alerts drivers if one or more tires are under-inflated, and includes the
tire’s location.
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