The Euro NCAP announces Hyundai's IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner as one of the top-rating safe vehicles.
Hyundai's newest model in its IONIQ line-up, the IONIQ 6 EV, has been hailed by the vehicle assessment organization for delivering the highest safety standards and achieving a five-star EURO NCAP rating, according to Hyundai's press release. The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is an independent vehicle assessment organization prominently known for conducting safety ratings.
In addition to its impressive safety features, car enthusiasts can also benefit from Hyundai Motor Group's commitment to developing advanced battery technology that enables stress-free driving performance and long-range, as seen in their previous models, the IONIQ 5.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV Scores Five Stars in Euro NCAP Safety Rating
The Euro NCAP assesses vehicles undergoing the safety test through four categories: Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road User, and Safety Assist.
The IONIQ 6 EV reportedly excelled in the 'Adult Occupant,' 'Child Occupant,' and 'Safety Assist' categories. Notably, Auto Evolution reports that the vehicle impressed the organization with a 97% result in Adult Occupant Protection.
Hyundai Motor Europe's Vice President for Marketing and Product Andreas-Christoph Hofmann expressed that the high Euro NCAP rating was proof of the vehicle's effective safety features.
"The fact that IONIQ 6 has followed IONIQ 5 in achieving the maximum five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP is proof that not only is Hyundai a leader in future mobility, but also that our models are among the safest in Europe," Hofmann stated. "Hyundai is committed to guaranteeing our customers and all road users a high level of safety and technology-driven mobility solutions, and the latest five-star Euro NCAP rating underlines our success in achieving that goal."
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Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV's Safety Features
According to Electrek, Hyundai's IONIQ 6 is equipped with the next-level SmartSense Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, the company's cutting-edge driver assistance system. The improved features ensure safety for drivers, passengers, and all road users.
Additionally, some of Hyundai's IONIQ 6's notable safety features of the SmartSense Advanced Driver Assistance Systems include:
- Driver attention warning (DAW): An AI that analyses the driver's attention, providing warnings and recommendations when rests are needed.
- Navigation-based smart cruise control (NSCC): An AI that earns the driver's preferred style to help maintain vehicle distance and speed.
- Forward collision-avoidance assistant (FCA): A feature that provides emergency braking and warnings to help avoid collisions.
- Enhanced features: These include junction turning, junction crossing, lane-changing oncoming, and land-changing side with evasive steering.
- Blind-Spot Collision-avoidance Assist (BCA): A feature that helps avoid collisions at the rear side of the vehicle when changing lanes.
Check out Hyundai's product listing for the IONIQ 6 EV on their official site for the full specifications.
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Written by: Andi C.
