24 January 2013

Santa Fé 'safest in its class of 2012'

Hyundai's New Generation Santa Fe has been named as the safest car in its class by Euro NCAP during 2012.

It scores across all test categories were best-in-class, making it one of the safest vehicles ever tested by the independent vehicle assessment organisation and the best in the 'Large Off-Road 4x4' segment.

New Santa Fe scored 96 percent in the adult occupant category with maximum points in the side barrier test; 89 percent in the 'child occupant' category. Features such as electronic stability control contributed to the car's score of 86 percent in the 'safety assist' category.

The new car is the brand's first car to be equipped with an active bonnet which activates if a pedestrian is hit, reducing impact forces and reducing the risk of serious injury.

Every New Santa Fe comes with Hyundai's Five Year Triple Care which includes a five-year warranty with no mileage limit, five years of roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks.