Euro NCAP announced that the Hyundai i30 hatchback has been awarded the maximum of five stars for adult occupant protection. Assessed during the organisation’s latest round of testing, the i30 also achieved a four-star result for child occupant protection, matching the best in the ‘small family car’ category.

The achievement underlines Hyundai Motor Company’s dedication to providing class-leading safety for its customers. Sharing many of its passive safety equipment with other Hyundai models, the i30 benefits from six airbags – including twin front airbags, side and curtain airbags to protect the body and head – and front seatbelt load limiters and pre-tensioners.

Commenting on the announcement, a senior Hyundai official said: “We are very pleased with the result achieved by the i30 in this Euro NCAP assessment, as it demonstrates our determination to produce vehicles which provide the best possible package of safety features. The i30 has been engineered to reflect our commitment to cutting-edge design and technology, and safety has always been a priority for us.

“Our aim is to offer complete peace of mind to our customers, and we always focus on matching the leading car manufacturers in terms of reliability, quality and safety. Owners are thus reassured that when they choose Hyundai they are choosing a brand they can fully trust.”

As an active safety feature available on the i30 is the Electronic Stability Program (ESP).This system assists the driver in the event that he or she is forced to swerve the vehicle, and helps to maintain the vehicle’s intended direction, rather than allow it to unavoidably slide or spin out of control.

Hyundai as a brand has made significant strides on the back of sophisticated product design, leading-edge quality, safety technology and exceptional value. The last few years are of special significance for Hyundai – not only because Hyundai has become one of the top automotive brands in the world, but also because it has beaten some renowned brands in quality. One has to test drive and discover what millions of satisfied Hyundai owners already know – Hyundai stands for uncompromising quality.

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