New Sonata Scores Top Safety Rating



Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2011-hyundai-sonata-named-top-safety-pick-by-iihs-84708067.html

PR Newswire - February 18, 2010

Situation
All-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata joins an elite group of motor vehicles
Named a "Top Safety Pick" of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Only for vehicles that do superior job protecting people in front, side, rear, rollover crashes
Ability to handle itself in these crashes determined by how many "GOOD" ratings it receives
Vehicle must have electronic stability control readily available as an option
Past Hyundai models named IIHS "Top Safety Picks;" standards higher than ever for 2010
Significant Points
Sonata built from ground up w/ safety in mind
Delivers on Hyundai's commitment to both active and passive safety technology leadership
Every 2011 Sonata has Electronic Stability Control as standard equipment
NHTSA: ESC results in 35% fewer single-vehicle crashes, 30% fewer single-vehicle fatalities
Features Anti-Lock Braking System including Brake Assist/Electronic Brake-force Distribution
Sonata features 6 airbags along w/ active front-seat head restraints