The Hyundai i30 Sedan has received a disappointing three-star safety rating from ANCAP, falling short of the top five-star rating in both crash protection and crash avoidance technology. This is the second Hyundai vehicle in the past year to miss out on a five-star rating, following the latest Kona small SUV, which achieved a four-star rating.
The three-star rating applies specifically to the facelifted i30 Sedan, introduced in 2023, and not to the pre-facelift model. It's important to note that the high-performance i30 Sedan N was not included in this assessment.
While the i30 Sedan performed well in Child Occupant Protection, scoring 81%, it struggled in other areas. Adult Occupant Protection and Vulnerable Road User Protection scores, though above the minimum threshold for a four-star rating, were relatively low. However, it was the Safety Assist category that significantly impacted the overall rating. With a score of just 56%, the i30 Sedan fell short of the minimum requirement for a four-star rating.
The ANCAP assessment highlighted issues with the autonomous emergency braking system's performance in specific scenarios and the lack of driver monitoring technology. Additionally, the car's crash test performance revealed marginal protection for the driver and rear passengers in certain impact tests.
Despite these shortcomings, the introduction of stricter emissions standards in Australia is encouraging automakers to introduce more alternative-powered vehicles, which can potentially lead to improved safety features and overall vehicle performance.