Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2023-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL 4-door 4wd
The Hyundai Tucson was redesigned for the 2022 model year and the Kia Sportage was redesigned for the 2023 model year. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Hyundai Tucson conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification.
| Overall evaluation | G |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTN2106 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 9 |
| Footrest (cm) | 11 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 9 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 3 |
| Parking brake (cm) | |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 4 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 1 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 4 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 1 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 6 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTN2106 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 77 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 8 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.18 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 23 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.0 |
| Right | 1.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.68 |
| Right | 0.55 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.4 |
| Right | 0.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 104 |
| Right | 64 |
How the driver-side small overlap front test is conducted
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2023-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL 4-door 4wd
The Hyundai Tucson was redesigned for the 2022 model year and the Kia Sportage was redesigned for the 2023 model year. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Hyundai Tucson conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification.
| Overall evaluation | G |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | VTP2107 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 7 |
| Footrest (cm) | 8 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 6 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 3 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 2 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 4 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 3 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 3 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTP2107 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 74 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 18 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 27 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.2 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.33 |
| Right | 0.68 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.4 |
| Right | 1.3 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 36 |
| Right | 31 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTP2107 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 68 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 12 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.19 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 24 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.1 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.30 |
| Right | 0.22 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.2 |
| Right | 0.3 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 38 |
| Right | 43 |
How the passenger-side small overlap front test is conducted
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2023-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL 4-door 4wd
The Hyundai Tucson was redesigned for the 2022 model year and the Kia Sportage was redesigned for the 2023 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Hyundai Tucson conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification.
| Overall evaluation | G |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Leg/foot, left | G |
| Leg/foot, right | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTF2105 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 5 |
| Left (cm) | 7 |
| Center (cm) | 6 |
| Right (cm) | 6 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 4 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 0 |
| Right (cm) | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -2 |
| Rearward (cm) | -5 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTF2105 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 130 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 8 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.17 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 27 |
| Legs | |
| Femurforce - left(kN) | 0.2 |
| Femurforce - right(kN) | 0.2 |
| Kneedisplacement - left(mm) | 0 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 0 |
| Maximumtibiaindex - left | 0.26 |
| Maximumtibiaindex - right | 0.57 |
| Tibia axialforce - left(kN) | 1.4 |
| Tibia axialforce - right(kN) | 1.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 47 |
| Right | 47 |
How the moderate overlap front test is conducted
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2023 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL 4-door 4wd
The Hyundai Tucson was redesigned for the 2022 model year and the Kia Sportage was redesigned for the 2023 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Hyundai Tucson conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of side crash test verification.
| Overall evaluation | G |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | A |
| Pelvis/leg | G |
| Driver head protection | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/leg | G |
| Rear passenger head protection | G |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS2106 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -17.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTS2106 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 197 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Compression (kN) | -0.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 29 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.7 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 37 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 35 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.84 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.72 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 1.9 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.8 |
| Left femur | |
| L-Mforce(kN) | 0.3 |
| L-Mmoment(Nm) | 37 |
| A-Pmoment(Nm) | -17 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTS2106 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 106 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.2 |
| Compression (kN) | -0.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 45 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 31 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 7.14 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.69 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.5 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.6 |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.7 |
| Left femur | |
| L-Mforce(kN) | 0.4 |
| L-Mmoment(Nm) | 63 |
| A-Pmoment(Nm) | -17 |
How the side crash test is conducted
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2023 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE 4-door 4wd
Ratings apply to the Hyundai Tucson (tested) and the structurally similar 2022 Santa Cruz and 2023 Kia Sportage.
| Overall evaluation | G |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,474 lbs |
| Peak force | 17,527 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 5.05 |
How the roof strength test is conducted
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Manual cloth seat
| Overall evaluation | G |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | G |
| Seat/head restraint geometry | G |
Technical measurements for this test
| Seat type | Manual cloth seat |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 24 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | -24 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Pass |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 10.1 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 58 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 3 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 383 |
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Headlights
Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
SX Prestige trim
X-Pro Prestige trim
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | A |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the left side of the road and fair on the right side. On curves, visibility was good on the sharp left and both right curves and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.
Technical measurements for this test
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating Applies to 2023-24 models | A |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 83.4 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 55.4 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 65.1 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 53.3 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 59.7 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 55.6 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 131.9 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 93.3 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 70.4 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 67.7 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 60.6 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 58.5 m |
Trim level(s)
LX trim
EX trim
X-Line trim
SX trim
X-Pro trim
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | P |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.
Technical measurements for this test
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating Applies to 2023 models | P |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 67.7 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 36.7 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 48.6 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 37.8 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 42.5 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 35.4 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 141.8 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 110.7 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 59.6 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 54.0 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 47.8 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 42.8 m |
How headlights are evaluated
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Ratings are given for 2 different trim variations available on this vehicle.
System details
- Standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA-Ped)
Overall evaluation
Applies to 2023 models
Superior
Superior
- This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
- In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
System details
- Optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Cyclist and Junction Turning Detection
Package name
- Optional by trim (SX, SX Prestige, X-Pro, and X-Pro Prestige)
Overall evaluation
Applies to 2023 models
Superior
Superior
with optional equipment
- This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
- In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
How front crash prevention is evaluated
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)
Ratings are given for 2 different systems available on this vehicle.
System details
- standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Overall evaluation
This rating applies to 2023-24 modelsof the following trim lines:LX trim, EX trim, X-Line trim
Superior
Superior
Crossing child
- In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
Crossing adult
- In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
Parallel adult
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 37 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 34 mph. A warning was issued 1.9 seconds before impact.
System details
- optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Overall evaluation
This rating applies to 2023-24 modelsof the following trim lines:SX trim, SX Prestige trim, X-Pro trim, X-Pro Prestige trim
Superior
Superior
with optional equipment
Crossing child
- In the 12 mph test, this vehicle nearly avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
Crossing adult
- In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
Parallel adult
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 37 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 36 mph. A warning was issued 1.9 seconds before impact.
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2023-24 models
| Overall evaluation | A |
| Vehicle trim | Limited |
| Seat type | leather |
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.
| Overall evaluation | A |
| Vehicle trim | Limited |
| Seat type | leather |
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
| Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
shared lower achors symbol | Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) |
| No hardware available |
Details by seating position
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| none available | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors |
Technical measurements for this test
Seat position 21
3
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 17 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 70 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 14 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 71 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor | Yes |
Seat position 22
2
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Lower anchor B | |
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor | Yes |
Seat position 23
1
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 19 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 68 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 14 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 68 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor | Yes |
How child seat anchors are evaluated
