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Front+side+head airbags
Occupant protection score: 31.54 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.
The tested model of Hyundai i30 was introduced in Australia during 2007.
Dual front airbags and antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are standard on all variants. Side airbags, head-protecting side curtains and Electronic stability control (ESC) are standard on SLX and Elite variants and are optional on the SX variant. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
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.
The i30 scored 11.97 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious leg injury was weak for the driver. The vehicle scored 15.57 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious abdomen injury for the driver. A further two points were earned in the optional pole test.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.04 pts, upper legs 1.17 pts, lower legs 3.76 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The clutch pedal moved 97mm rearward and 25mm upwards. The steering wheel hub moved 1mm forward, 13mm downward and 4mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 16 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. High effort was required to open the driver’s door after the crash.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. The side curtain also deployed. Dash components were a potential source of injury for the driver and passenger knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 3.57 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.
| Body region | Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.1) |
Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Driver | ||
| Head HIC | 156 | 200 | 48 | |
| Acceleration (g for 3ms) | 33.0 | 3634 | 30.7 | |
| Neck - Shear (kN) | 0.40 | 0.43 | - | |
| - Tension (kN) | 1.12 | 0.79 | - | |
| - Extension (Nm) | 7.9 | 24.1 | - | |
| Chest Accln (g for 3ms) | - | - | - | |
| Compression (mm) | 28.75 | 19.44 | 19.88 | |
| Viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.13 | |
| Abdomen - Force (kN) | - | - | 1.160 | |
| Pelvis - Force (kN) | - | - | 1.010 | |
| Upper legs - Force (kN) | Left | 1.86 | 2.85 | |
| Right | 1.89 | 0.21 | ||
| Knee displ (mm) | Left | 0.10 | 0.00 | |
| Right | 7.87 | 0.40 | ||
| Lower legs - Force (kN) | Left | 0.69 | 2.36 | |
| Right | 1.27 | 1.61 | ||
| Index (Upper/Low) | Left | 0.17/0.16 | 0.41/0.23 | |
| Right | 0.36/0.19 | 0.39/0.3 | ||
Pole test: 2
Seat belt reminders: 2 (see table below for details)
| Head | No deduction | |
| Chest | No deduction | |
| Upper leg | Variable & conc. loading | 2 pt deduction Drv L & R 2 pt deduction Pass L & R |
| Lower leg | No deduction | |
| Foot score | Score 4 points |
| Chest | No deduction |
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 | O Y |
| Side airbags. front seats - head protection | O Y |
| Side airbags. rear seats - head protection | O Y |
| Driver knee airbag | X |
| Front seat belt pretensioners | S |
| Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution | S/S |
| Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA) | O |
| 3 point centre rear seat belt | S |
| Active head restraints - front seats | S |
| Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver | S |
| Intelligent seat belt reminder -front passenger | S |
| Rear seat belt status indicator | X* |
* The vehicle rated by Euro NCAP had a rear seat belt status indicator. This is not available on the Australian model.
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
Y = fitted to vehicle that was crash tested (where not standard)
| Child head impacts | 8.73 |
| Adult head impacts | Zero |
| Upper leg impacts | Zero |
| Lower leg impacts | 4.84 |
| Total (out of 36) | 13.57 |
Page created: 3 December 2007