FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.,
Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With added strenuous criteria in one of the
industry's already rigorous testing of vehicle safety, the 2016 Hyundai Genesis
and 2016 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, so we are pleased to see two of our vehicles of our
vehicles on this prestigious list," said Mike O'Brien, vice president,
Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai
Motor America. "Hyundai'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."
The 2016 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 Genesis 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 the 2016 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 new Tucson'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.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America,
headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co.
of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by
Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830
dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by
the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully
transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile
powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside
Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models
equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care
services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include
Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and In-Vehicle Service
Scheduling.
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