2011 Hyundai Tucson / ix35 safety: 5-stars at crash tests made by EuroNCAP

Many readers ask us to provide some infromation regarding the safety of the all-new Hyundai ix35 crossover and its latest crash test results, so we searched the web to find some useful information about that.

The 2011 Hyundai Tucson (sold as Hyundai ix35 in Europe) has recently been given a 5-star safety rating by EuroNCAP. This is already the third Hyundai model, which has been awarded a 5-star safety rating after the 2011 i30 compact hatch and i20 sub-compact hatchback.

The five-star safety rating is the best possible rating a vehicle can get at EuroNCAP crash tests and clearly indicates that the model provides an excelent driver and occupant protection.

The 2011 Hyundai ix35 / Tucson crossover vehicle received a class-leading score of 88 percent for child occupants, scoring well in tests with both 18-month-old and three-year-old dummies. The test score for adult occupants was 90 percent, and the safety assist features earned a score of 71 percent.

So, those of you wondering about Hyundai Tucson safety…, the vehicle received the maximum five stars at the Euro NCAP crash tests!

2011 Hyundai ix35 / Tucson crash test video: