Hyundai Dominates IIHS Safety Tests, Outperforming Honda and Volkswagen

Hyundai has emerged as a surprise safety leader after scoring big in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s toughest tests. With multiple models earning top marks, the brand has surged past long-time rivals Honda and Volkswagen, reshaping the safety conversation for buyers.

Hyundai Elantra

Quiet metal around the driver, holding firm despite the chaos. Still, the cabin feels calm in the way only something well-built can.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

All electric hum and silent confidence, bending the light off its edges. Because some structures don’t shout—they just stay whole.

Hyundai Tucson

The shape is ordinary from a distance. However, when steel folds and glass trembles, it shows its real heart.

Hyundai Sonata

Measured grace even under strain. Though the impact snaps the mask, what’s underneath is steady.

Honda Accord

Trim lines and long doors, once symbols of calm order. Still, the edges crumble into quiet surrender under pressure.

Honda CR-V

It wants to stand upright through it all, however the frame yields a little too quickly, like breath leaving the chest.

VW Jetta

Compact body, polite manners. Because results show what a smile can’t always hide.

VW Tiguan

You watch the panels twist, slow then sudden. Meanwhile, the silence after feels heavier than sound.

Hyundai Kona

Small and sharp, carrying more strength than shape allows. Still, it takes the hit and holds like it’s supposed to.

Hyundai Palisade

Big shadow, steady roofline. Because sometimes sheer mass finds poise in motion halted.

Honda Civic

Light bones, swift shell. Though it tries to dance away, the stop comes harsh and final.