The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the Genesis Electrified GV70 with the prestigious TOP SAFETY PICK+ recognition. This accolade solidifies the vehicle‘s position within the 2024 Genesis SUV range, all of which have received top honors in safety this year.
Why It Matters
Genesis continues to emphasize its commitment to providing customers with the highest safety standards. As Claudia Marquez, the chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America, mentions, “This recognition underscores the brand’s focus on engineering vehicles that prioritize customer safety.”
Key Points
- Earlier Recognitions: In 2024, the Genesis GV60, GV70, and GV80 all secured the TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation from IIHS.
- Qualification Criteria: To attain the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ in 2023, vehicles had to meet several stringent safety benchmarks:
- Achieve ‘Good’ ratings in various overlap front and side tests.
- Ensure ‘Acceptable’ or ‘Good’ ratings for headlights across all models.
- Offer advanced or superior front crash prevention systems during both daytime and nighttime, specifically for vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.
- GV70 Performance: The Electrified GV70 met these criteria, obtaining advanced ratings in both daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations and featuring well-rated headlights for all its trims.
- Comprehensive Safety Suite: All Genesis models come equipped with an array of active and passive safety technologies. These include Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind-Spot Collision Warning, among others.
- Further Comments: “This recognition by IIHS underlines our unwavering commitment to safety across our award-winning SUV range,” noted Brian Latouf, Genesis global chief safety officer.
Bottom Line
The Electrified GV70 is not just another addition to the Genesis SUV lineup; it represents the brand’s continuous drive towards blending innovation with safety. With features such as eight standard airbags, a front center airbag, and advanced driver assistance technologies, the GV70 offers both drivers and passengers a heightened sense of security. The vehicle’s safety-focused design and connected services further affirm Genesis’ promise of delivering peace of mind to its customers.
