2025 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Awarded 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Vehicle Designations by IIHS

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Hyundai Motor (HYMTF) has secured two additional 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designations from IIHS for its Elantra and Sonata models, bringing its total TSP+ awards to seven vehicles. The company's TSP+ lineup now includes the Elantra, Sonata, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona, Tucson, and Santa Fe models. These designations reflect Hyundai's compliance with IIHS's enhanced 2025 testing criteria, which implements more stringent requirements for second-row occupant safety. To achieve TSP+ status, vehicles must earn 'good' ratings in small overlap front and updated side tests, plus acceptable or good ratings in pedestrian crash prevention for both day and night conditions. Hyundai Motor Group leads the industry with 15 total TSP/TSP+ awards, demonstrating its commitment to safety innovation and technological advancement.

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• Secured seven TOP SAFETY PICK+ designations for 2025 models
• Parent company Hyundai Motor Group leads industry with 15 TSP/TSP+ awards
• Meets enhanced safety criteria including stringent second-row occupant protection requirements
• Demonstrates strong commitment to safety across multiple vehicle categories

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• 2025 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata each receive 2025 TSP+ awards
• Hyundai has seven 2025 TSP+ awards (Elantra, Sonata, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona, Tucson, and Santa Fe)
• IIHS TSP/TSP+ awards now require more stringent testing criteria for second-row occupants
• Parent company Hyundai Motor Group also leads industry with 15 2025 IIHS TSP/TSP+ awards

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has been awarded two additional vehicles, the Elantra and Sonata with 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ designations by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This totals Hyundai's 2025 TSP+ designations to seven. The 2025 Elantra/Elantra HEV (built after Oct., 2024), Sonata/Sonata HEV (built after Nov., 2024), IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona, Tucson/Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe/Santa Fe Hybrid (built after Nov., 2024) have each received the highest-safety rating, TSP+ by IIHS and include enhancements to rear occupant protection. The TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within their vehicle categories by IIHS.

The 2025 IIHS test criteria now has more stringent requirements for second-row occupant safety. Vehicles must earn an acceptable rating in the updated test to qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK, and a good rating is required for the TOP SAFETY PICK+.

"Safety is a priority at Hyundai, and we continually enhance vehicle safety through advanced research, design, engineering, and technology," said Cole Stutz, chief safety officer at Hyundai Motor North America. "The TSP+ awards for two additional 2025 models demonstrate our commitment to safety leadership." 

To earn a 2025 TSP/TSP+ award, vehicles must earn good ratings in the small overlap front and updated side tests as well as an acceptable or good rating in the pedestrian front crash prevention evaluation, which gauges performance in both daytime and nighttime conditions. All trims must be equipped with acceptable- or good-rated headlights. An acceptable rating in the updated moderate overlap front test is enough to qualify for TSP, but a good rating is required for TSP+. For more information on the changes to the award criteria, visit IIHS.org.

Hyundai Motor America

Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.

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FAQ

Which Hyundai models received the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award for 2025?

Seven Hyundai models received the 2025 TSP+ award: Elantra, Sonata, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona, Tucson, and Santa Fe.

What are the new IIHS safety requirements for 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+?

Vehicles must earn good ratings in small overlap front and updated side tests, acceptable/good ratings in pedestrian crash prevention for day/night conditions, and good ratings in the updated moderate overlap front test.

How many total IIHS safety awards does Hyundai Motor Group have for 2025?

Hyundai Motor Group leads the industry with a total of 15 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards for 2025.

What new safety criteria did Hyundai vehicles meet for the 2025 IIHS awards?

The 2025 IIHS criteria includes more stringent requirements for second-row occupant safety, requiring an acceptable rating for TSP and a good rating for TSP+.

When will the 2025 Hyundai safety features be available on the Elantra and Sonata?

The enhanced safety features are available on 2025 Elantra models built after October 2024 and Sonata models built after November 2024.