Hyundai Veloster safety rating

New 2012 Hyundai Veloster earns 5 star safety rating at EuroNCAP crash tests!

When automakers start advertising their newest vehicles, many wax on about the beauty, design and performance of the car, all the way down to the number of cup holders.

What is also mentioned, although almost as an afterthought, are the safety features of the vehicle, which in reality is probably the most important aspect of any car.

That is why Hyundai is focusing less on the unique 3 door design of the 2012 Veloster, and more on the 5 star safety rating the car just received from Euro NCAP, an independent organization that assesses the safety of vehicles.

Before that rating can be given, the Velsoter has to go through a number of rigorous tests, with the results broken down into 4 different categories. The first tests were done with the adult occupant in mind, and with an incredible score of 96%, the car passed with flying colors.

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster scored high in side and rear impact tests, but where it truly excelled was in the side impact tests, scoring maximum points, even in the severe side pole test.

The high level of safety was maintained through every position in the car, with both driver and passengers receiving excellent protection in every impact.

The next test was for impacts in which child occupants were inside the vehicle, with an 18 month and a 3 year old dummy being used for the safety tests.

It was shown that the restraints held firm, meaning that the children would be at very little risk of injury. That was borne out in the final grade, with the child occupant part of the test scoring a very impressive 89%.

The pedestrian section was next, and despite only scoring 49%, the tests showed that a person struck by the Veloster would still only run a marginal risk of injury, depending on which part of the vehicle they landed on.

The final test came in the area of safety assist, with only the driver and passenger side put through their paces. The Veloster once again scores high, posting a 71%, and a large part of that high score can be attributed to Hyundai’s advanced safety technologies, which come standard on all their vehicles.

The safety features start with the six airbags which protect on all sides of the car, and continues on through to a state of the art braking system which includes and anti-lock braking system, brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution, which automatically adjusts the force to the front and rear of the vehicle, depending on the braking conditions.

The safety features are capped off by the vehicle stability management and motor-driven electric power steering which work together to keep the car stable during extreme maneuvers.

The 5 star safety rating for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster is another prime example of Hyundai’s continued goal of provide the safest, most dependable vehicles at the best price possible.