2010 Genesis, Mercedes E Class Top Safety Picks

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(Another change from the 2009 Gen, the roof was strengthened. Who knew?)

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new roof strength test has made it more difficult for automakers to earn the institute’s coveted Top Safety Pick award, but Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz have managed to successfully pass the new test with their latest luxury offerings.

The IIHS has announced that the 2010 Hyundai Genesis sedan and 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan have earned the institute’s Top Safety Pick award. In order to earn the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick award, a vehicle must earn the top rating of ‘good’ in front, side, rollover and rear crash protection, as well as come standard with electronic stability control.

Although the 2010 Hyundai Genesis sedan carries the distinction of being an IIHS Top Safety Pick, the 2009 model did not earn the same accolades. Hyundai improved the Genesis sedan’s roof structure for the 2010 model year, allowing for the top rating of good.

More here:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-mercedes-benz-earn-iihs-top-safety-pick-with-2010-sedans.html

 

[Aquineas]

GJ Hyundai. Engine makes 10 best list, now car is top safety pick.

 

[nearwater]

Nice job, Hyundai!
I'm starting to really regret that I didn't get a '10 for a few thousands more.

Dan

 

[GripperDon]

wonder how much to up grade to a 2010 fro 2009

 

[vishnus11]

Incorrect info

The Genesis WAS ALREADY a TOP Safety Pick using the OLD 2009 IIHS standards.

They IIHS changed the standards for 2010 and so only the NEW 2010 model complies with this NEW standard.