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Another five star car from Hyundai 02 June 2009 Hyundai's new i20 has gained the maximum five-star safety rating during the latest round of testing by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). The i20, one of Hyundai's newest small cars, was tested under the organisation's tougher new rating system. The updated range of safety tests are now more stringent and require vehicles to be equipped with the most advanced safety technologies available. Raising the benchmark for the small car class, the i20 five-door model scored exceptionally well in all four categories assessed – adult occupancy, child protection, pedestrian protection and safety assist - resulting in the highest possible overall rating. Notably the i20 attained 88 per cent in the adult occupant protection tests, including the new whiplash assessment, outscoring the Honda Jazz in this respect, as well as in the other three categories. The car's active head-restraints, front seatbelt pretensioners and six airbags - front, side and curtain - played a key role in achieving success in the tests for frontal, side barrier and car-to-pole impacts. Another small car, the Suzuki Alto, only achieved a three star rating. Equipped with high levels of standard safety equipment, the i20 scored an impressive six out of a maximum seven points in the safety assist category, receiving top marks for its seatbelt reminder and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). "The i20's five-star rating is recognition of Hyundai Motor Company's commitment to providing our customers with world class cars and the highest level of safety." said Philip Eustace, Executive Director Hyundai Motors New Zealand. "It follows the success of the multi-award winning i30, which also achieved the maximum score, demonstrating that Hyundai is developing cars which bring excellence, value and safety to consumers. Hyundai was the first car maker in New Zealand to include the life saving benefits of electronic stability control as standard across our entire range and we are now seeing other companies follow our lead." The Hyundai i20 has an extensive list of active and passive safety equipment as standard, including six airbags, active head-restraints, front seatbelt pretensioners, anti-lock brakes, Electronic Stability Control, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. The i20 is being assessed for sale in New Zealand with no confirmed launch date as yet. 
The Hyundai i20 with five star NCAP rating For further information, please contact Nicky Clarke, 021 855 978, nclarke@hyundai.co.nz
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