HYUNDAI Sonata 2016
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The 2015 Hyundai Sonata hitting the barrier in the frontal offset test.
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| Crash Test | Score | Maximum Score |
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| Overall Score | 33.84 | out of 37 |
| Frontal Offset test | 12.84 | out of 16 |
| Side impact test | 16 | out of 16 |
| Pole test (Optional) | 2 | out of 2 |
| Bonus points | 3 | out of 3 |
The tested model of Hyundai Sonata was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in 2015. This ANCAP safety rating applies to all variants.
In the frontal offset crash test, driver leg protection was marginal and chest protection was acceptable; passenger protection was good. Driver protection was good in the side impact crash test. Head protection in the side pole test was also good.
Safety Feature Summary
The safety feature information below is subject to change without notice. For up to date safety feature specifications for all variants, please see the safety feature table to the right or contact the manufacturer.
Dual frontal, side chest, and side head-protecting airbags (curtains) for the 1st and 2nd row are standard. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC), hill launch assist and reversing collision avoidance are also standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to all seats.
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Frontal Offset Crash Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Frontal Offset*
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12.84
|
pts
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(out of
16)
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Head/Neck
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4
|
pts
|
|
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Chest
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3.69
|
pts
|
|
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Upper Legs
|
4
|
pts
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|
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Lower Legs
|
1.16
|
pts
|
|
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the frontal offset test. Pedal and steering wheel displacements were well controlled. Driver and passenger contact with the airbags was stable. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.
Side Impact Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Side Impact*
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16
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head
|
4
|
pts
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|
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Chest
|
4
|
pts
|
|
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Abdomen
|
4
|
pts
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|
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Pelvis
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4
|
pts
|
|
Good protection was provided for the driver in the side impact test. The side airbags performed well.
The vehicle was eligible for a pole test because it has side curtain airbags. The vehicle scored the maximum 2 points for head protection in this test.
Whiplash Protection Test
Whiplash protection is assessed to the RCAR Protocol
Geometric test: Good
Dynamic test: Good
Overall whiplash rating: Good
Acceptable
Pedestrian Summary
Scored 21.73 out of 36 points
Child head impacts: 9.31 points
Adult head impacts: 6.42 points
Upper leg impacts: 0.00 points
Lower leg impacts: 6.00 points
This vehicle scored 21.73 out of 36 points (Acceptable). Some points have been gained in the central area of the bonnet and on the bumper. Improvements could be made to the radiator support structure that would result in better performance for this vehicle in the upper leg test (v6).
Pedestrian Rating Explained
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Green Vehicle Guide
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Combined Fuel Consumption
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CO2
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Greenhouse Rating
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Air Pollution Rating
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Overall Rating
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8.3 L/100km
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194 g/km
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Base Model Safety Features
Legend
Standard
Not Available
Optional
No Information
Australasia’s independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has awarded Australasia’s top-selling passenger car a 5 star ANCAP safety rating following testing against the most stringent criteria.
