Hyundai Kona sub-compact SUV offers highest level of safety for adult and child occupants; gets top-notch pedestrian protection
India-bound Hyundai Kona gets five star safety rating in Euro NCAP crash test. The sub-compact SUV comes very impressive with highest level of safety on offer in all the segments that include adult and child occupant safety, pedestrian protection and safety assist. This car is expected be launched in the domestic market soon.
In the Euro NCAP crash test, Hyundai Kona showed a stable passenger compartment during the frontal offset test. The test result showed good amount of protection for the knees and femurs of the front occupants. The rear occupants too get impressive protection for all the critical body areas.
Also read: India-Bound Hyundai Kona SUV Makes US Premiere In Los Angeles
During the full width rigid barrier test, Hyundai Kona offered good amount of protection to all the critical body areas of the driver dummy. The rear occupants too get good protection. However, chest protection was adequate. During side barrier test, the SUV scored maximum points for safety offering good protection for all the body areas. During side pole impact, chest protection was adequate and other body areas too received good amount of protection.
In the rear end collision test, front seats and head restraints offered good amount of protection to the occupants. The rear seat occupant dummies too showed generous protection. The Hyundai Kona gets several advanced safety assist features that include autonomous emergency braking system. This technology comes combining a range of systems like collision avoidance, lane assist technologies. The optional safety pack for the Hyundai Kona makes the car much safer.
Also read: Upcoming Hyundai Cars in India in 2017, 2018
Hyundai garnered pretty good attention with the Kona SUV that comes with an unique design. The car doesn’t sport a conventional of-roader like stance. It sports unique headlamps, a new age front grille, thick black cladding, sporty alloy wheels, dual-tone paint scheme including black roof and blackened glass area. LED light package add zing to this SUV.
Inside the cabin, Hyundai Kona gets several upmarket features and a very stylish design as well. It sports multifunction steering wheel, analog and digital display consisting instrument cluster, a large touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also offers ample space and comfort to the occupants.