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Hyundai Azera

2006-11 models built after April 2006

SIDE IMPACT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable

  Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Acceptable Poor Good Marginal
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good

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Test details:

The Hyundai Azera was introduced in the 2006 model year as a replacement for the Hyundai XG350. All 2006 and later Azera models manufactured after April 2006 include roof and floor structural upgrades and side airbag changes to improve occupant protection in side-impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). The tested car was manufactured after the modifications had been made.

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that a fracture of the pelvis would be likely in a crash of this severity. Rib fractures would also be possible.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

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 and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

Rear 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 and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

Watch crash test footage for this vehicle on YouTube Tested model year and trim level only; see "Tested vehicle specifications" below

Left to right:

  • View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
  • View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
  • Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.
  • Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Electronic stability control
  • Antilock brakes

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2006 Hyundai Azera Limited 4-door
  • Class: Large family car
  • Weight: 3,752 lbs.
  • Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 109 in.
  • Length: 193 in.
  • Width: 73 in.
  • Engine: 3.8 L V6
  • EPA ratings: 19 mpg city | 28 mpg highway

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Last updated: September 1, 2010

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