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Hyundai Accent Sedan GLS $13,320
IIHS FRONTAL OFFSET CRASH TEST RATINGS
Overall
A
Structure / Safety Cage
G
Restraints / Dummy Kinematics
G
Injury Measures
Head / Neck
A
Chest
G
Leg/Foot Left
G
Leg/Foot Right
P
2008 Hyundai Accent IIHS Frontal Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Accent IIHS Frontal Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Accent IIHS Frontal Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Accent IIHS Frontal Impact Crash Test Picture
Injury Measures:
Measures taken from the neck and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia and knee indicate that injuries would be likely for the lower leg and possible for the knee. A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the steering wheel through the airbag, indicating that head injuries would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail/window frame hit was low.
Restraints / Dummy Kinematics:
Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy’s head hit the roof rail and upper window frame.
IIHS SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST RATINGS
Overall
P
Structure / Safety Cage
M
Head Protection
Driver
G
Passenger
G
Driver Injury Measures
Head / Neck
G
Torso
P
Pelvis / Leg
P
Passenger Injury Measures
Head / Neck
G
Torso
G
Pelvis / Leg
A
2008 Hyundai Accent IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Accent IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Accent IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 Hyundai Accent IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
Driver Injury Measures:
Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries plus a fracture of the pelvis would be likely in a crash of this severity. In addition, loading to the shoulder was excessive.
Passenger Injury Measures:
Measures taken from the dummy indicate that a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
NHTSA CRASH TEST RATINGS
Frontal Impact
Driver's Side:
Passenger Side:
Side Impact
Front Seat:
Rear Seat:
Rollover
2WD:
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