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SAFETY RATINGS
IIHS FRONTAL OFFSET CRASH TEST RATINGS
Overall
G
Structure / Safety Cage
G
Restraints / Dummy Kinematics
G
Injury Measures
Head / Neck
A
Chest
G
Leg/Foot Left
G
Leg/Foot Right
G
2008 Hyundai Sonata IIHS Frontal Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Sonata IIHS Frontal Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Sonata IIHS Frontal Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Sonata IIHS Frontal Impact Crash Test Picture
Injury Measures:
In the second test, measures taken from the head, chest, and legs indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the neck when the head hit the roof rail indicate that neck injuries would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low.
Restraints / Dummy Kinematics:
Dummy movement was well controlled in the second test. During rebound, the dummy’s head hit the roof rail.
IIHS SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST RATINGS
Overall
A
Structure / Safety Cage
M
Head Protection
Driver
G
Passenger
G
Driver Injury Measures
Head / Neck
G
Torso
A
Pelvis / Leg
P
Passenger Injury Measures
Head / Neck
G
Torso
G
Pelvis / Leg
G
2008 Hyundai Sonata IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Sonata IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Sonata IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Sonata IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
Driver Injury Measures:
Measures taken from the dummy indicate that a fracture of the pelvis would be likely in a crash of this severity. Rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would also be possible.
Passenger Injury Measures:
Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
NHTSA CRASH TEST RATINGS
Frontal Impact
Driver's Side:
Passenger Side:
Side Impact
Front Seat:
Rear Seat:
Rollover
2WD:
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