The Hyundai i30 Tourer has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by independent vehicle assessment organisation, Euro NCAP, giving it the same safety rating as the five-door hatchback.
In tests carried out by Hyundai, overseen and approved by Euro NCAP, the i30 Tourer received a class-leading 90% in the ‘child occupant' category - in both '18-month-old' and ‘3-year-old' - tests.
In the ‘adult occupant' category, it scored 90% and was praised for the good protection afforded by the front head restraints against whiplash in the event of a rear-end impact.
The i30 Tourer scored well in the ‘pedestrian' test, maintaining maximum points for the protection to pedestrian's legs provided by the bumper. Electronic stability program, as well as a front and rear seatbelt reminder system, contributed to the car's score of 86% in the ‘safety assist' category.
Allan Rushforth, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor Europe, said: "The five-star rating shows our commitment to developing cars specifically for Europe and providing the highest levels of safety for Hyundai customers. Our strategy of making cars ‘in Europe, for Europe' continues to prove successful, attracting new consumers to Hyundai's design, quality, safety and value."
The i30 Tourer is the latest Hyundai model to achieve the maximum five-star score in Euro NCAP's rigorous assessment programme, following the original 2007 i30, i20, ix35, ix20, i40, Veloster and i30 five-door hatchback.
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