Applies to 2005-10 models
| Overall evaluation | A |
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| Structure and safety cage | A |
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| Driver injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/leg | M |
| Head protection | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/leg | A |
| Head protection | G |
| Side crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle categories.
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The 2010 Kia Sportage is a twin of the tested vehicle.
The Hyundai Tucson was introduced in the 2005 model year. The Kia Sportage was redesigned for the 2005 model year after a two-year absence from the market.
For the 2010 model year, these ratings apply only to the Sportage, because the Tucson was redesigned.
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Head protection
Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Tested vehicle specifications
| Tested vehicle | 2006 Hyundai Tucson GLS 4wd |
| Weight | 3,704 lbs. |
| Side airbags | standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags |
| Wheelbase | 104 in. |
| Length | 170 in. |
| Width | 72 in. |
| Engine | 2.7 L V6 |
| EPA ratings | 19 mpg city / 24 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES0621 |
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B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | -5.5 |
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Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CES0621 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 295 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 1.8 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.0 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 47 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.8 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 39 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 31 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 5.79 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.82 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 4.7 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.8 |
| Combined force (kN) | 6.5 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.4 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 66 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| -17 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CES0621 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 141 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 0.1 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.8 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 31 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.4 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 42 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.95 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.67 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 2.6 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 3.1 |
| Combined force (kN) | 5.6 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.6 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 166 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| -23 |