5 stars all around: Hyundai Genesis aces NHTSA crash tests

[Sal Collaziano]

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Safety, Hyundai



Hyundai's all-new Genesis sedan made yet another smashing impression as it pulled-off perfect 5-star ratings in recent U.S. government testing conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Korean luxury vehicle was sent into a fixed barrier at 35 mph with two crash dummies strapped inside. Once the dust settled, instruments revealed both front seat passengers would have had less than a 10 percent chance of injury -- results earning 5-star ratings. Front and rear seat side impact testing revealed a low probability of injury as well, also earning the car 5-star ratings. In NHTSA rollover testing, the Genesis exhibited less than a 10 percent chance of rollover, again placing it among the top performers in that category. The admirable crash test scores earned by Hyundai's first venture into the luxury segment are sure to give the competition even more sleepless nights, especially considering all that luxury and safety starts at just $33,000.

Gallery: First Drive: 2009 Hyundai Genesis



[Source: Hyundai, Safercar.gov]



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[Sal Collaziano]

I know this has already been posted twice.. This area is an automatic news feed for the front page, however.. Forgive "the computer" for being late!

The main discussion is being held here:
http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=526

 

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[gipp]

This is interesting. I would have thought all of these cars would have had 5 stars across the board. Another advantage to the Genesis!