Hyundai’s new generation Santa Fe has been named by EuroNCAP as the safest vehicle in its class in 2012 having the best scores across all categories, making it one of the safest vehicles ever tested by the independent vehicle assessment organisation and the best in the ‘Large Off-Road 4×4’ segment – better than the like of Mercedes-Benz’s M-Class and the Range Rover.
Out of the 36 vehicles tested in 2012, the eight top-performers in their segments have been recommended by Euro NCAP for their leading levels of safety across a range of assessments. In the ‘adult occupant’ category, the New Generation Santa Fe scored 96% with maximum points in the side barrier test.
In the ‘child occupant’ category, the D-segment SUV received a score of 89%, and features such as electronic stability control contributed to the car’s score of 86% in the ‘safety assist’ category.
Furthermore, with Hyundai’s commitment to safety in mind, the New Generation Santa Fe is the brand’s first car to be equipped with an active hood – activating when a pedestrian is hit, thereby reducing impact forces and reducing the risk of sustaining further injuries. This has resulted in a ‘pedestrian safety’ score of 71%, making the New Generation Santa Fe stand out among its rivals in this category with the nearest high score being 63%.
Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe, commented, “Having the New Generation Santa Fe recommended by Euro NCAP as the safest car in its class demonstrates Hyundai’s the commitment to the safety of its customers and other road users. The car’s inherent safety combined with low CO2, high levels of equipment and emotional design make the New Generation Santa Fe the complete package for European buyers.”
The New Generation Santa Fe is the latest of a long line of Hyundai models to achieve the maximum 5-star score in Euro NCAP’s rigorous assessment program, following the top ratings achieved by the New i20, ix20, ix35, i40, Veloster and the New Generation i30.
Every New Generation Santa Fe on sale in Europe comes with Hyundai’s Five Year Triple Care. This award-winning customer assurance package includes a five-year warranty with no mileage limit, five years of roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks.
