ANCAP crash test results

Hyundai Getz | 2008 on

Front and side airbags

Occupant protection score: 25.35 out of 37

Important note: The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page. A separate ANCAP rating is available for the Australian Getz.

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Hyundai was introduced in Australia and New Zealand during 2002. This rating only applies to New Zealand Getz that are fitted with an intelligent seat belt reminder for the driver seat - these are being progressively introduced during 2008, starting with the diesel variant. Dual front airbags and side (chest) airbags are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard in New Zealand from 2008. Head-protecting side airbags are not available.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Occupant protection:

The Hyundai Getz scored 10.07 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious chest and leg injury was marginal for the driver.

The vehicle scored 14.282 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a moderate risk of serious chest injury for the driver.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 2.2 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 1.87 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The clutch pedal moved rearwards by 90 mm. The brake pedal moved downwards 2mm. The steering wheel hub moved 5 mm rearward, 18 mm upward and 11mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 27 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash high manual effort was required to open the driver door.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 2.47 pts, abdomen 3.81 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was not eligible for a Pole Impact Test since it did not have head-protecting side airbags. This test can earn eligible vehicles an extra two points.

Injury measurements

Body region		Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1)
		Driver	Passenger	Driver
Head HIC		456	291	75
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		47.3	43.6	26.2
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.34	0.72	-
- Tension (kN)		1.71	1.46	-
- Extension (Nm)		26.4	18.6	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		33.84	34.58	26.39
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.13	0.17	0.21
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	1.070
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	2.660
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	2.50	2.67
	Right	0.99	0.70
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.00	3.33
	Right	2.92	0.59
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.39	2.18
	Right	2.27	2.23
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.22/0.88	0.23/0.22
	Right	0.39/0.51	0.18/0.28

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: Not eligible due to a lack of head-protecting side airbags

Seat belt reminders: 1 (see table below for details)

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	2 pt deduction left & right
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

Backplate load

0.65 pt deduction

Safety features

These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications.

Driver airbag	S
Passenger front airbag	S
Side airbags, front seats - chest protection	S
Side airbags, front seats - head protection	X
Side airbags, rear seats - head protection	X
Driver knee airbag	X
Seat belt pretensioners (front/rear)	S/X
Antilock (ABS) brakes / electronic brake distribution / brake assist	S/S/X
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	S#
3 point centre rear seat belt	S
Active head restraints - front seats	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	V*
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	X
Rear seat belt status indicator	X

* An audible driver seat belt reminder is being progressively fitted during 2008, starting with the diesel variant. This 4 star rating only applies to vehicles with this system. Vehicles without the seat belt reminder receive a 3 star occupant protection rating.
# ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008.

Key:
S = standard on all variants
O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants
V = not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants
X = not available on any variant

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	0.96
Adult head impacts	4
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	Zero
Total (out of 36)	4.96

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Page created: 26 March 2008