Hyundai Motor Company announced that the all-new Hyundai NEXO has achieved the highest possible five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP safety assessment. As Hyundai’s next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell electric SUV, the NEXO emits only water vapor and exemplifies the company’s vision for zero-emission mobility. Its top rating adds strong validation to Hyundai’s pursuit of safety excellence, following previous five-star Euro NCAP results for the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 9.
Occupant Protection Across Adult and Child Categories
Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) — Europe’s most trusted independent organization for evaluating vehicle safety — assesses new vehicles across four categories: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, protection of vulnerable road users, and safety assistance technologies.
The all-new Hyundai NEXO achieved excellent results across all four areas, including 90 percent in Adult Occupant Protection and 85 percent in Child Occupant Protection.
In adult occupant tests, the passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test, with good protection of the knees, femurs and all critical body regions for both driver and passenger. The NEXO also delivered strong performance in the full-width rigid barrier test, achieved maximum points in the side barrier test, and provided effective far-side occupant protection through its center airbag. Whiplash protection for both front and rear seats was rated as good in rear-impact evaluations.
Child occupant protection performance was equally strong. The six- and ten-year-old dummies showed good protection in all critical body areas in both frontal and side-impact tests, earning maximum points. Additional safety features include a front passenger airbag deactivation function with clear status indication and secure installation compatibility for all approved child restraint systems.
Euro NCAP also recognized the NEXO’s advanced eCall system, post-crash secondary impact prevention technology, and verified door/window operability in the event of vehicle submergence.