Hyundai Among the Leaders in Safety with Eight 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards

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Hyundai Motor America has received eight 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, showcasing its leadership in vehicle safety. All current SUVs earn these ratings with specific headlights, with five of the eight models featuring eco-friendly powertrains. Parent company Hyundai Motor Group tops the industry with a total of 21 awards across categories. The awards are crucial for validating Hyundai's commitment to safety, with plans for further advancements through new initiatives like the Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory.

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• Achieved eight 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.
• Five awarded models include eco-friendly powertrain options.
• Hyundai Motor Group leads the industry with a total of 21 safety awards.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America is one of the leaders in vehicle safety, earning eight 2022 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards. Hyundai's current SUV products each hold a TSP or TSP+ rating designation when equipped with specific headlights and for the 2022 Santa Fe, built after July 2021. Additionally, of the eight Hyundai products awarded thus far for 2022, five include eco-friendly powertrain options. Parent company, Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Kia and Genesis), leads the industry with the most awards in each category, when equipped with optional front crash protection and specific headlights — 11 TOP SAFETY PICK+ and 10 TOP SAFETY PICK awards for a total of 21.

"As one of the leading automakers in safety designations by IIHS, this achievement represents a significant performance by our engineering and safety teams and further validates the laser-like focus that we have for the safety of our customers and all road users, said Brian Latouf, chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor North America. "We will continue on our journey for a world-class North American safety office, through our new Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory and child passenger educational safety efforts recently announced during the Chicago Auto Show."    

Hyundai products receiving 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings include:
2022 Elantra TOP SAFETY PICK with specific headlights
2022 Sonata TOP SAFETY PICK with specific headlights
2022 Venue TOP SAFETY PICK with specific headlights
2022 Tucson TOP SAFETY PICK+
2022 Palisade TOP SAFETY PICK+
2022 Santa Fe TOP SAFETY PICK+ built after July 2021
2022 Santa Cruz TOP SAFETY PICK with specific headlights
2022 NEXO TOP SAFETY PICK+

To qualify for an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+, the higher of the Institute's two awards, vehicles must earn good ratings in all six IIHS crash-worthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side roof strength and head restraint tests. Additionally, vehicles must be available with a front crash prevention system that earns advanced or superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations and good or acceptable headlights must be standard across all trim levels.

The IIHS award criteria remain unchanged from last year, but, beginning in 2023, IIHS will add two new evaluations to the award requirements. For more information, visit IIHS.org.

Safety reminder – Please buckle-up! Seat belts save lives every day.  Always wear seat belts and use appropriate restraints for all child passengers.

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FAQ

What safety awards did Hyundai receive in 2022?

Hyundai received eight 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.

How many safety awards does Hyundai Motor Group have?

Hyundai Motor Group holds a total of 21 safety awards across categories.

What is the significance of the IIHS awards for Hyundai?

The IIHS awards validate Hyundai's commitment to vehicle safety and engineering excellence.

Which Hyundai models received the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award?

Models include Elantra, Sonata, Venue, Tucson, Palisade, Santa Fe, Santa Cruz, and NEXO.

When were the 2022 IIHS safety awards announced?

The awards were announced on February 24, 2022.