Replacements for both iLoad van and iMax people-mover earn five-star safety ratings
The 2021 Hyundai Staria people-mover and its commercial twin, the Hyundai Staria Load delivery van , have each been awarded top safety marks by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
Tested against ANCAP’s latest (2020-2022) rating criteria, the maximum five-star rating for both new Staria models follows similar results announced last week for the new Volkswagen Caddy people-mover and two all-new luxury SUVs in the electric BMW iX and Genesis GV70.
However, while the Hyundai Staria models bettered the four-star overall result announced for the new Citroen C4 late last month, their scorecard wasn’t perfect with both the MPV and LCV stumbling in the area of ‘vulnerable road user protection’ with a score of 65 per cent.
“The Staria performed well in most of ANCAP’s active safety tests, showing good performance in tests of the AEB car-to-car system, with collisions avoided or mitigated in most scenarios, though it does not respond to vehicles or pedestrians when turning (junction assist) or reversing (backover),” said ANCAP in a statement.
There were no major issues for either Staria model in other areas though; both models scored 85 per cent for adult occupant protection and 74 per cent for safety assist, while the family-friendly people-carrier achieved a score of 86 per cent for child occupant protection.
“Submarining of the rear passenger’s upper legs was noted in the full width frontal test and deductions were applied, however the vehicle still scored well in this test overall,” said ANCAP.
The new Hyundai Staria becomes the third people-mover to be awarded ANCAP’s full five-star safety rating under the latest 2020-2022 criteria, after the Kia Carnival and Volkswagen Caddy.
But the Staria Load is the first commercial van to yield a top local crash rating under ANCAP’s most stringent protocols.
“This is a highly-anticipated result for fleets, and a significant step forward from the previous generation vehicle that the Staria Load replaces,” said ANCAP chief executive officer Carla Hoorweg.
“For so many small businesses and tradespeople their vehicle is their workplace.
“By providing the full suite of available safety specifications in the Staria Load, Hyundai has shown strong commitment to the safety of Australian and New Zealand road users and we expect this five-star result will be well-received by fleets and commercial buyers.”
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