The restyled 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan recently earned the Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The IIHS confirmed that the Genesis earned a "Good" rating in every crash test conducted by the institute, and a "Superior" rating for front crash protection.
The Genesis earned a "Superior" rating thanks to its automatic braking capabilities found on the optional front crash prevention system.
The system is a first-time feature for the 2015 model.
"In track tests, the car stopped completely before hitting the target in tests at 12 mph and 25 mph," said the IIHS on May 7.
Vehicles must receive a "Good" or "Acceptable" rating for small overlap protection, a "Good" rating in the IIHS' other four tests, and a "Basic," "Advanced," or "Superior" rating for front crash prevention to receive a Top Safety Pick+,
The small overlap test was designed to replicate what happens when the front corner of the vehicle hits another vehicle or an object like a utility pole or tree.
"In the small overlap test, the driver's space was maintained well, and injury measures recorded on the driver dummy indicated low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity," said the IIHS in a statement this week. "The dummy's head made good contact with the front airbag, which stayed in position during the crash, and the side curtain airbag deployed to protect the head from contact with side structures."
Standard safety features includes: electronic stability control, anti-whiplash head restraints, and nine airbags.
The new Hyundai model is only one of three large luxury vehicles to earn the prestigious award in 2014.
The other two luxury vehicles to earn the award this year are the 2014 Volvo S80 and the 2014 Acura RLX with the optional front crash prevention system.
The 2015 Genesis has not been rated by the he National Highway Traffic Safety Administration yet.
The Genesis competes with a number of vehicles, including the Buick LaCrosse, Chrysler 300, Ford Taurus and the Volkswagen Passat, among others.
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