iX20 5-Star NCAP

HYUNDAI iX20 granted MAXIMUM 5-STAR EURO NCAP rating
New segment B MPV of Hyundai, the ix20, received a rating of five stars by organization independent vehicle assessment, Euro NCAP maximum security.  The result is the ix20 one of the safest vehicles in its segment and one of the very few for a rating of five stars.

The ix20 is the fourth consecutive Hyundai model to achieve the maximum score of five stars in the rigorous assessment of the Euro NCAP programme, following high ratings recently obtained by the urban i20, i30 hatchback and ix35 C-segment SUV.

The b-segment MPV received a score of 85% class advanced in the category "child occupant protection", well in assessments of 18 months and three-year-old.  In the categories "pedestrian" and "adult occupier", the Hyundai reaches competitive scores of 89% and 64% respectively.

Electronic stability program and a seat belt reminder system has contributed to the partition of the ix20 of 71% in the category "security assist."  Comprehensive security program has given maximum points of Hyundai in assessing "impact side of the fence" as well as good protection against the lashes back impacts.
Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe, commented: "five-star of the ix20 of scoring more Hyundai demonstrates commitment to the highest level of security for our customers."  Add to this a very generous standard specification, a range of efficient engines and unparalleled our care insurance of Triple year five, and the ix20 becomes a very attractive package.
Since its launch in November 2010, the ix20 has proved very popular in Europe, receiving some 32,000 almost orders at the end of last month.