| Front and side impact rating |
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Pedestrian test rating |
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Test Scores: Front 6(38%) Side 14(78%) Overall 20(59%)
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The Elantra did
not perform well in tests: its airbag and seat belt did not
safeguard the driver adequately. What’s more, his knees were also
poorly protected and as a result he risked knee and leg injuries.
While the Elantra’s body was strong and safe around its occupants,
the floor pan distorted in the frontal impact and this allowed the
driver’s seat to move forward and outward. This, testers concluded
after inspecting the car, caused the seat belt to slacken and
allowed the driver’s head and chest to hit the steering wheel.
Also, a door opened during the side impact, increasing risks. |
Impact
Protection
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| Driver
Front Impact |
Passenger
Front Impact |
Driver
Side Impact |
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Frontal
Impact
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| The
airbag deployed but the driver’s head and chest hit the steering
wheel. These results indicated a risk of injury and the driver might
suffer worse harm if the circumstances were different. Testers also
found hard areas beneath the fascia that could injure the driver’s
legs and knees. The clutch pedal was driven a long distance
rearwards by the impact, presenting a risk to his lower limbs.
What’s more, the force of the impact moved his seat upwards and
outwards, slackening his belt and increasing his chances of
suffering serious injuries as a result. On a more positive note, the
Elantra’s centre rear passenger is given a three-point belt which
provides greater protection than a static, lap-only belt could. |
Side
Impact
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| The
rear door on the side of the car struck in the impact opened and
anyone in the rear risked ejection. Otherwise, the Elantra performed
well, although the driver ran a limited risk of sustaining abdominal
injuries. |
Child
Restraint
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passenger’s front airbag is fitted as standard and this could
prove hazardous to a child if placed in a rear-facing restraint
opposite it. But the warnings given were unsatisfactory. There was
nothing in writing to accompany the pictogram fixed to the
fascia-end, and the notice on the visor did not mention the degree
of risk involved. Finally, the restraints themselves performed
inadequately. |
Pedestrian
Protection
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| The
Elantra performed in line with most rivals, giving very little
protection to pedestrians. |
Model
history and safety equipment
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| The
Elantra was launched in Europe during September 2000.Safety
equipment fitted as standard to the 2001 model includes twin front
airbags,pre-tensioners and load limiters on the front seat belts. |
| Make,
model and hand of drive |
Hyundai
Elantra 1.6 GLS LHD |
| Body
type |
4-door
saloon |
| Model
year |
2001 |
| Kerb
weight |
1265
kg |
| VIN
and date when rating applies |
applies
to all Elantras |
| Cars
built on the same platform |
none |
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