Safety is one of the most crucial components of a reliable vehicle. In 2026, several new Hyundai models received seven TOP SAFETY PICK Awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for meeting specific safety regulations. Garden Grove Hyundai has the details on what this recognition entails.
What’s Required to Be an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Award Winner?
To earn an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) award, a vehicle must earn “good” ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and updated side crash tests. It must also offer headlights rated “acceptable” or “good” across trims and include a standard front crash prevention system that earns an “acceptable” or “good” rating in IIHS’s pedestrian (front) evaluation. For TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+), the vehicle must meet all TSP requirements and achieve stronger results in IIHS’s crash prevention testing—typically including a “good” pedestrian rating and an “acceptable” or “good” rating in the vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention evaluation (with the system standard).
Which Hyundai Models Have Been Recognized?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra received a TOP SAFETY PICK Award for having “good” ratings on its crashworthiness tests, headlights, and pedestrian front-crash prevention system. Models like the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and the 2026 Hyundai Kona received the TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award for their standard pedestrian and vehicle-to-vehicle front-crash prevention systems. Other Hyundai models that received this award include:
- The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
- The 2026 Hyundai Tucson
- The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
- The 2026 Hyundai Sonata
SmartSense® Safety Suite Highlights
Hyundai vehicles include a set of standard SmartSense® safety features (additional SmartSense features may vary by model and trim). Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist™ can help detect vehicles and pedestrians ahead and can apply braking to help avoid or reduce the severity of a collision. High Beam Assist™ helps improve nighttime visibility by automatically adjusting high beams to reduce glare for other drivers. Lane Departure Warning alerts you if you drift out of your lane without signaling.
Explore Our New Hyundai Models in Garden Grove, CA
Do you want to learn more about these new Hyundai models? We can help you compare the top features of these award-winning vehicles. Visit our Hyundai dealership in Garden Grove, CA, today to schedule a test drive.
