Hyundai's 2024 IONIQ 5 Awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ by IIHS

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Hyundai's 2024 IONIQ 5 receives the highest safety designation, TOP SAFETY PICK+, from the IIHS. It meets more-stringent side crash testing standards and offers up to 300 miles of all-electric range. The vehicle includes standard safety systems and advanced safety features not found on other EVs.

• Hyundai IONIQ 5 Recognized for Meeting More-Stringent IIHS Crashworthiness Standards

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's 2024 IONIQ 5 has earned the highest safety designation, TOP SAFETY PICK+, from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2024 IONIQ 5 includes additional reinforcements to the B-pillar and door sill to meet the latest, more-stringent side crash testing by IIHS. The IONIQ 5 offers distinctive and innovative design along with up to 300 miles of all-electric range (depending on trim) and a host of Hyundai SmartSense advanced safety features for customers seeking an alternative-propulsion vehicle.

"The award-winning IONIQ 5 includes numerous standard safety systems and a host of technology and driver assist safety features not found on other EVs," said Brian Latouf, global chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor Company. "We are proud of the safety improvements made for the 2024 model year and will continue to innovate with our safety, design and engineering."

"The updated IONIQ 5 was put through the new, more-stringent version of the IIHS side test and earned a Good rating, said David Harkey, president, IIHS. "The SUV is available with Good-rated LED projector headlights or Acceptable-rated LED reflectors. Its standard front crash prevention system earns a Superior rating in the daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluation and an Advanced rating in the nighttime test."

To qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK+ in 2023, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, original moderate overlap front and updated side tests. "Acceptable" or "Good" headlights must be standard across all trims and a front-crash prevention system that earns "Advanced" or "Superior" ratings in both daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations must be available.

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FAQ

What safety designation did Hyundai's 2024 IONIQ 5 receive?

Hyundai's 2024 IONIQ 5 received the highest safety designation, TOP SAFETY PICK+, from the IIHS.

What improvements were made to the IONIQ 5 for the 2024 model year?

The 2024 IONIQ 5 includes additional reinforcements to the B-pillar and door sill to meet more-stringent side crash testing standards.

What is the all-electric range of the IONIQ 5?

The IONIQ 5 offers up to 300 miles of all-electric range, depending on the trim.

What safety features does the IONIQ 5 offer?

The IONIQ 5 includes numerous standard safety systems and advanced safety features not found on other EVs.

What are the requirements to qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK+ in 2023?

To qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK+ in 2023, a vehicle must earn good ratings in multiple crash tests, have acceptable or good headlights across all trims, and have a front-crash prevention system that earns advanced or superior ratings in vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.