Crash Test 2007 - 2009 Hyundai Elantra (Side Impact) IIHS

Hyundai Elantra
2007-09 models
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Marginal
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Poor Acceptable Good Acceptable
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Hyundai Elantra was redesigned for the 2007 model year.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity, and a fracture of the pelvis would be possible.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2007
• 2009
• Hyundai
• Elantra
• (Side
• Impact)
• IIHS

[caraddict520]

i have always wondered...if someone had there hands firmly gripped on the steering wheel when another car hit that person from the side, would they break their wrists...in almost all side impact crash test videos...you can see the steering wheel violently turn....any answers would be appreciated

[firedemon101]

That is a very good question

[alexkvaskov]

well no i don't think so..

the steering wheel hardly moves in most of the cases

your hands would probably just fly off it

[Mud14]

@djbk7456 The 2010 crash safety ratings are better. After November 2009 they improved there safety standards.

[AcceleraTube]

Any ER/ED nurse in the house to answer? Well, my boss's daughter got into a frontal accident and pushed her pinky finger into the wheel and went to 180 degree. She got corrective surgery to put finger back to normal place. However, from alhussieni71 1 year ago comment of neck injuries and/or shoulder injuries are very common.

[djbk7456]

Isn't that the 2010 elantra hd? cause we have it and it looks the same. also on their website it says that the rating is good not marginal.

[alhussieni71]

@caraddict520 ,,, the awnser will be no , i had the same accident back in 2007 a box truck ran the red light and struck from the driver side at 45 mph cause me a broken nose , c5,c6 and c7 fracture in my nick and legitimate and cartridge in leg but no broken wrist ( thanks god ) it wasnt nice but i hope that helps ..

[lschiff]

My guess is the impact knocks there hand off the wheel right before it turns.

[TapTapTido]

The Side Airbag and Curtains work perfectly but its just the Side Structure of the Car is Weak thats why it got 3 Stars for Side Crash Test. Im not sure.

[shorbaz]

any side in any car is weak coz its just a damin door

[aimveryhigh]

Often thought that also.. I've heard people that have broken there wrists in frontal impacts. But as you said during side impacts the wheels twist violently and therefore the steering wheel must turn also. So I guess they must.