Last week, Hyundai issued a press release proudly announcing that the Tucson is the only model in the small SUV segment to earn the highest rating of Good for both driver and passenger in the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) small-overlap crash test ratings.
The redesigned Tucson earned the IIHS's highest rating, Top Safety Pick+, thanks to its advanced high-strength steel construction and suite of available safety and driver assistance features. The features include Automatic Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Lane Departure Warning System, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, and Backup Warning Sensors.
“At Hyundai, we continually strive to provide outstanding passenger safety to our customers, regardless of vehicle size or price,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Our 2016 Tucson’s good rating for both driver and passenger in the demanding IIHS small overlap crash test reflects our commitment to passenger safety at every level. We’re certainly proud of our Tucson’s industry-leading performance in the small SUV category.”
#AllNewTucson only small SUV to earn high safety rating by IIHS for both driver & passenger https://t.co/g69jpuUAog pic.twitter.com/EtkrhxkvYv
— Hyundai Worldwide (@Hyundai_Global) June 24, 2016
