Seven Hyundai Models Receive Top IIHS Honors

At Hyundai, occupant protection is a top priority that delivers tangible results. For the 2026 model year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has once again recognized the brand’s advanced engineering by awarding its prestigious safety honors to a wide range of our vehicles.

Elite Recognition for Seven Key Models

The recent IIHS announcement highlights the excellence of our current lineup, which has met the organization’s increasingly stringent crash criteria. Hyundai models earning TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards for 2026 include the electric IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, the popular SUVs Kona, Tucson, Santa Fe, as well as the Elantra and Sonata sedans.

This outstanding performance shows that high-level safety is achievable across all segments—from compact SUVs to three-row family vehicles.

SmartSense Technology: Your Invisible Shield

The success of these seven award-winning models is largely due to Hyundai SmartSense technology, which acts as a second set of eyes on the road to help prevent incidents before they happen:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist: Designed to detect vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, even in low-light conditions.
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning: Helps secure your lane changes during daily highway driving.
• Lane-Keeping Assist: Intervenes to correct your trajectory if an unintentional lane departure is detected.

By choosing an IIHS-recognized model, you’re opting for proven safety and peace of mind for yourself and your passengers. Visit us today to experience and test these safety technologies for yourself.