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Perceiving the safety, the latest Hyundai Elantra has moved a step further. Structural improvements and new safety features has proved this 2017 Elantra a crashworthy car in the crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Compare to its previous generations, this sixth generation model scored the ‘Top Safety Pick or Plus’ designation in the IIHS’ small overlap front crash test, where safety standards are too high for the crash test.
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Other than the small overlap front crash test, the US-spec model has attained good ratings in the rest four tests that comprises roof strength, moderate overlap front and side, and head restraints. A new front crash prevention system has also been added as an optional equipment for the proper functioning of latch anchors at the time of mishappening. This new system also performed well in contrast to the foregoing model.
"The earlier model's structure did not fare well in the test, with maximum intrusion into the occupant space of 9 inches," IIHS said in a statement. "In contrast, maximum intrusion in the new Elantra was only 2 inches."
As per the IIHS, this ‘Top Safety Pick or Plus’ title will be applied only on the 2017 models, which are built after the march this year. These models are claimed to be safer as the Hyundai strengthen the joint, between the door sill and the hinge pillar, and improved the front airbag.
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On rivalry, it will lock horns with the 2016 year models including Honda Civic, that also rated with the same points as the Elantra rated, and the next one will be Mazda3 which also grabbed the ‘Top Safety Pick/Plus’ title except in the front crash prevention test. Rests are Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, and Kia Forte, which were all unable to attain the ‘Top Safety Pick or Plus’ title for the year 2016.
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