4 Hyundai Motor, Kia cars win safety awards in US

• Published date: 26 February 2023
• Publication title: The Korea Times

Four car models of Hyundai Motor Group were recognized for their safety following the latest crash safety test in the United States, the automotive giant said Sunday.

The group said its Genesis G90 luxury sedan, Hyundai Motor Palisade SUV and Kia's Telluride SUV received the Top Safety Pick+, the highest crash safety performance rating, from the 2023 test of the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Hyundai Motor's Sonata sedan won the second-best grade of Top Safety Pick.

In particular, the Telluride was recognized for its excellent safety in collisions by winning good grades, the highest score, in every test category, and the Palisade and the G90 demonstrated their safety features by receiving the Top Safety Pick+ ratings once again following last year, the automotive group said.

Established in 1959, IIHS is an organization funded by car insurance companies. The organization is known to use the most demanding standards in its safety evaluations.

To receive the Top Safety Pick+, a vehicle needs to earn good grades in nine categories, such as driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, roof strength and headlights. The vehicle also needs to win a superior grade in two categories...