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IIHS - 2012 Hyundai Sonata small overlap crash test
- Published_at:2013-04-22
- Category:Autos & Vehicles
- Channel:crashtestsdatabase
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- description: Hyundai Sonata: 2011-13 models: OVERALL EVALUATION: MARGINAL Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Hip/thigh Lower leg/foot Marginal/Good Good Good Marginal / Acceptable Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. Test details: The Hyundai Sonata was redesigned for the 2011 model year. Hyundai subsequently made several modificatons to the front structure of the car since its introduction in early 2010, with the final change effective as of September 2010. Moderate overlap frontal tests conducted before and after the changes did not substantially affect the ratings, and Hyundai has stated the same is true for small overlap frontal tests, in which much of the front structure is bypassed by crash forces. Structure — The driver space was not maintained well. Lower interior intrusion measured as much as 24 cm at the hinge pillar, and the upper hinge pillar and instrument panel intruded 15-18 cm. The parking brake pedal was pushed back 28 cm toward the driver. Restraints/dummy kinematics — The dummy's head contacted the frontal airbag but slid off the left side, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward side structure. The side curtain airbag did not deploy, also leaving the dummy's head vulnerable to contact with side structure and outside objects. Injury measures — Measures from the dummy indicate that injuries to the left lower leg would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low. Tested vehicle specifications: 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4-door Class: Midsize moderately priced car Weight: 3,260 lbs. Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags Wheelbase: 110 in. Length: 190 in. Width: 72 in. Engine: 2.4 L 4-cylinder EPA ratings: 24 mpg city | 35 mpg highway
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