IIHS - 2013 Hyundai Accent - small overlap crash test / POOR EVALUATION /

2014 Hyundai Accent
Minicar

Small overlap front
P
Moderate overlap front
G
Side
A
Roof strength
G
Head restraints & seats
G

Tests rating scale:

G = Good
A = Acceptable
M = Marginal
P = Poor

Test details:

Test ID - CEN1329

Applies to 2012-14 models
Overall evaluation
P
Structure and safety cage
P
Injury measures
Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Hip/thigh
M
Lower leg/foot
M
Retraints and dummy kinematics
P

Important: Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

The Hyundai Accent was redesigned for the 2012 model year.

Structure

The driver's space was seriously compromised by intruding structure. Lower interior intrusion measured as much as 28 cm at the lower hinge pillar. Upper interior intrusion measured 19-22 cm at the hinge pillar and instrument panel. The steering column was pushed back 9 cm toward the driver.

Injury measures

Measures from the dummy indicate that injuries to the left hip, left knee, and left lower leg would be possible in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the instrument panel hit was low.

Restraints and dummy kinematics

The dummy's head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the left side as the steering column moved 16 cm to the right, resulting in little airbag cushioning for the chest. Additionally, the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the dummy's head and torso, contributing to the head hitting the instrument panel. The side curtain airbag deployed but does not have sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with forward side structure and outside objects. The side torso airbag deployed.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle 2013 Hyundai Accent GLS 4-door
Weight 2,528 lbs.
Side airbags front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase 101 in.
Length 172 in.
Width 67 in.
Engine 1.6 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings 28 mpg city / 37 mpg highway