2016 Hyundai Sonata

Midsize moderately priced car

2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+


Crashworthiness

Small overlap front
A
Moderate overlap front
G
Side
G
Roof strength
G
Head restraints & seats
G


Front crash prevention
Crash avoidance rating:

Superior
with optional
equipment

Child Seat Anchors (LATCH)
ease of use:

Marginal


Rating scale:

G = Good
A = Acceptable
M = Marginal
P = Poor


Small overlap crash test details:

Applies to 2016 models

Overall evaluation
A

Structure and safety cage
A

Injury measures

Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Hip/thigh
G
Lower leg/foot
M

Restraints and dummy kinematics
A

Important: Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

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. The changes, however, weren’t enough to improve the Sonata's performance in the small overlap test.

Structure

The driver space was maintained reasonably well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 19 cm at the lower hinge pillar. Upper interior intrusion measured 11-13 cm at the hinge pillar and instrument panel.

Injury measures

Measures from the dummy indicate that injuries to the left lower leg 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 face remained in contact with the frontal airbag, but its head still rolled around the left side as the steering column moved 11 cm to the right, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward structure. Additionally, the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the dummy’s head and torso. The side curtain airbag deployed and had 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 3,263 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

Read full info and rating athttp://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/hyundai/sonata-4-door-sedan

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