Shock ANCAP result for Hyundai i30 Sedan

ANCAP Safety has issued a shock three-star safety rating for the Hyundai i30 Sedan.

 

The rating is applied to all i30 Sedan hybrid (from February 2024) and facelifted petrol-powered models sold in the Australian market from October last year (2023) – excluding the i30 Sedan N.

 

Petrol-powered i30 Sedan variants built before June 2023 are unrated by ANCAP Safety.

 

The safety body says the safety rating performance of the i30 Sedan was “limited by scores in Adult Occupant Protection, Vulnerable Road User Protection, and Safety Assist” assessment categories.

 

ANCAP Safety noted the absence of advanced AEB capabilities – including head-on and crossing functions – and the inclusion of standard blind-spot monitoring as problematic.

 

The Hyundai i30 Sedan was issued with a 71 per cent score in the Adult Occupant Protection category, an 81 per cent score in the Child Occupant Protection category, a 62 per cent score in the Vulnerable Road User category, and a 56 per cent score in the Safety Assist category.

 

“The Hyundai i30 is a popular choice within the Small Car segment, and the addition of the hybrid powertrain this year broadens consumer interest,” said ANCAP Safety chief executive officer Carla Hoorweg.

 

“This underscores the importance of having an independent safety rating available for this model – so consumers and fleets can make informed decisions around safety and determine which model is right for them.”

 

“The Australian Government’s recent New Vehicle Emissions Standards (NVES) is helping to provide vehicle manufacturers with the confidence to introduce more alternative-powered models into the Australian market, yet we had hoped Hyundai would have used this mid-cycle facelift opportunity to elevate the safety performance of the i30 Sedan.”

 

“Hyundai has shown that they can deliver five-star safety, and we believe the i30 Sedan could achieve this with the right safety enhancements. Smaller vehicles are inherently more vulnerable due to their size, so it’s particularly important for manufacturers to prioritise safety to protect occupants and other road users.”

 

Hyundai Motor Company Australia told GoAuto it will not be making any comment relating to the ANCAP Safety rating issued today.

 

Interestingly, and in perhaps highlighting the growing difference between test standards in different markets, the 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan (which is sold as the Elantra in North American markets) scored top points in stringent US NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) testing.

 

Recent US tests showed the model achieved a five-star driver and four-star front seat occupant protection rating in frontal collision scenarios, five-star front and rear seat occupant protection ratings in side-collision scenarios, and a five-star occupant protection in roll-over collision scenarios.

 

“The Elantra earned a perfect score for side crash and rollover tests. This score is in part thanks to this model’s standard collision warning and lane departure warning systems,” said the NHTSA.