2016 Kia Optima
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata is built on the same platform as the 2016 Kia Optima, which also is a Top Safety Pick+ winner. The new model's ratings are an improvement over the 2015 Optima, which earned only an acceptable rating in the challenging small overlap test.
Midsize moderately priced car
2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+
Overall evaluation: GOOD
Rating scale:
G = Good
A = Acceptable
M = Marginal
P = Poor
Small overlap crash test details:
Applies to 2016 models
Overall evaluation G
Structure and safety cage A
Injury measures
Head/neck G
Chest G
Hip/thigh G
Lower leg/foot A
Restraints and dummy kinematics G
Important: Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
This rating applies to vehicles other than the specific model and body style tested.
The Hyundai Sonata was redesigned for the 2015 model year.
Beginning with 2016 models, the driver's seat belt was modified, and front suspension changes were made to alter wheel movement during small overlap frontal crashes. Later, beginning with 2016 models built after October 2015, the structure was reinforced at the junction between the door sill and hinge pillar to improve occupant protection in small overlap crashes. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
The Kia Optima was redesigned for the 2016 model year and is now built on the same platform as the Hyundai Sonata. All 2016 Optimas include equivalent modifications made on Sonatas built after October 2015.
Structure
The driver space was maintained reasonably well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 14 cm at the lower hinge pillar. Upper interior intrusion measured 9-11 cm at the hinge pillar and instrument panel.
Injury measures
Measures from the dummy indicate that injuries to the left foot would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Restraints and dummy kinematics
The dummy’s movement was well controlled. The dummy’s head loaded the frontal airbag, which stayed in front of the dummy until rebound. The side curtain airbag deployed and has sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects. The side torso airbag also deployed.
Tested vehicle specifications
Tested vehicle 2016 Hyundai Sonata Eco 4-door
Weight 3,237 lbs.
Side airbags Front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted side torso aribags
Wheelbase 110 in.
Length 192 in.
Width 73 in.
Engine 1.6 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
EPA ratings 28 mpg city / 38 mpg highway
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