Hyundai Accent
Overall: 21.21 out of 37
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| Variant: Sedan S Auto |
| Kerb Weight: 1180 kg |
| Year: 2007 |
| Engine: 1.6 litre |
| Category: Small Car |
| Airbags: Dual front airbags |
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The tested model of Hyundai Accent was introduced in Australia during 2006.
Dual front airbags are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD), side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard on SLX variants but are not available on the S variants in Australia. This package is standard on all New Zealand variants. An intelligent seat belt reminder is fitted to the driver seat.
The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.
 3 stars. The Hyundai Accent scored 9.37 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious chest and leg injury was marginal for the driver. Passenger chest protection was marginal.
The vehicle scored 10.85 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. Chest protection for the driver was poor.
 Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 1.77 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 1.6 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 81 mm and downwards 13mm. The steering wheel hub moved rearwards 24 mm, upwards 37 mm and sideways 8 mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 30 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash tools were required to open the driver’s door.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest zero pts, abdomen 2.85 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
The vehicle was not eligible for a Pole Impact Test since it did not have head-protecting side airbags. This test can earn eligible vehicles an extra two points.
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Offset Crash Test at 64km/h |
Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h |
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Driver
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HIC |
454 |
342 |
162 |
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Acceleration |
54.7 |
47.6 |
57.2 |
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Shear |
0.3 |
0.73 |
None |
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Tension |
1.31 |
1.49 |
None |
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Extension |
19.1 |
8.3 |
None |
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Acceleration |
45.6 |
34 |
None |
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Compression |
37.64 |
33.86 |
40.12 |
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Viscous Criterion |
0.13 |
0.14 |
0.56 |
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Force |
None |
None |
1.432 |
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Force |
None |
None |
1.432 |
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Force Left |
1.92 |
0.32 |
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Force Right |
2.1 |
2.28 |
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Knee Displ. Left |
4.68 |
0.36 |
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Knee Displ. Right |
1.04 |
5.83 |
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Force Left |
2.03 |
1.53 |
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Force Right |
1.71 |
2.22 |
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Index Left (Up/Low) |
0.48/0.61 |
0.3/0.19 |
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Index Right (Up/Low) |
0.36/0.94 |
0.33/0.21 |
Pole Test: Not eligible no head protecting side airbags Seat Belt Reminders: 1
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No deduction |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
Variable & Conc. loading |
2 pt deduction R, 1 pt deduction L |
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No deduction |
| Foot Score |
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4 points |
| Head |
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None |
| Chest |
Spine loads |
0.72 pt deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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None |
| Lower Leg |
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None |
| Foot Score |
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None |
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Child head impacts 4.57
Adult head impacts 5.00
Upper leg impacts Zero
Lower leg impacts 0.80
Total (out of 36) 10.37
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Version 1, Published on: 21-Nov-07
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