<H2>Hyundai Sonata</H2> Overall: 26.52 out of 37
		Variant: GLS 4 Dr Sedan Kerb Weight: 1490 kg Year: 2006 Engine: 2.4 litre Category: Medium Car Airbags: Dual front + side + curtain airbags

The European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

The tested model of Hyundai Sonata was introduced in Australia during 2005.

Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. Electronic stability control (ESC) is optional on the SLX variant and standard on other Australian and all New Zealand variants. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

The Hyundai Sonata scored 9.02 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well, except for the firewall and footwell deformation. Protection from serious chest, leg and foot injury was marginal for the driver.

The vehicle scored 13.5 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a moderate risk of serious chest injury for the driver. A further two points were earned in the optional pole test.

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4pts, chest 2.36pts, upper legs 0.22pts, lower legs 2.44pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well in the offset crash test. The clutch pedal moved rearwards by 139mm and downwards 16mm. The steering wheel hub moved rearwards 44mm, downwards 42mm and sideways 1mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 59mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash.

After the crash tools were required to open the driver\'s door. The airbag cushioned the head of teh driver and contact was stable. Steering column and dash components were a potential source of injury for the driver\'s knees. The passenger\'s head was cushioned by the airbag. Dash and glove box components were a knee injury hazard for the passenger.

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4pts, chest 2.3pts, abdomen 3.2pts, pelvis 4pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.

		Offset Crash Test at 64km/h		Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h
		Driver	Pass.	Driver
	HIC	202	440	51
	Acceleration	37.5	54.5	22.9
	Shear	0.54	0.75	None
	Tension	0.96	0.91	None
	Extension	12.7	15.2	None
	Acceleration	None	None	None
	Compression	33.47	28.66	29.5
	Viscous Criterion	0.12	0.12	0.34
	Force	None	None	1.3
	Force	None	None	1.43
	Force Left	3.6	0
	Force Right	3.3	4.17
	Knee Displ. Left	10	0
	Knee Displ. Right	2	6.3
	Force Left	2.52	2.17
	Force Right	0.86	1.64
	Index Left (Up/Low)	0.57/0.48	0.3/0.2
	Index Right (Up/Low)	0.34/0.36	0.36/0.23

Pole Test: 2 points     Seat Belt Reminders: Fitted to both front seats - 2 points

Child head impacts: 3.86. Adult head impacts: 8. Upper leg impacts: zero. Lower leg impacts: zero. Total (oout of 36): 11.86