The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has undergone rigorous crash testing, receiving a mix of ratings that highlight both strengths and areas for improvement in its safety performance. While excelling in some areas, the vehicle faces challenges in others, particularly in side impact protection.
Key Safety Ratings:
- IIHS Ratings:
- Moderate Overlap Front (original test): Good
- Moderate Overlap Front (updated test): Marginal (chest protection)
- Side Impact (updated test): Good
- Driver-side Small Overlap Front: Good
- Passenger-side Small Overlap Front: Good
- Euro NCAP Performance:
- Overall Rating: Not yet available for the 2024 model
- Adult Occupant Protection: Good in most areas
- Child Occupant Protection: Good, with some concerns in the frontal offset test
Key Safety Features:
- Nine airbags including driver knee airbag
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Blind-spot collision-avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- SUPERSTRUCTURE high-strength steel body
Pros:
- Strong performance in frontal crash tests
- Comprehensive standard safety features
- Advanced driver assistance systems
Cons:
- Marginal chest protection in updated moderate overlap test
- Issues with side curtain airbag deployment in Euro NCAP tests
- Some concerns with neck protection for child occupants
Final Comments:
While the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe demonstrates strong overall safety performance, there are areas that require attention, particularly in side impact protection and chest protection in certain frontal crashes. Hyundai has addressed some issues through recalls and production changes.
Ending Statement:
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe offers a robust safety package, but potential buyers should be aware of its mixed crash test results. Hyundai's commitment to addressing identified issues suggests ongoing improvements to the vehicle's safety performance.
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