• 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2026 Kia Sportage (built after May 2025) earn 2025 TSP+ rating, 2026 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ achieves 2025 TSP, demonstrating exceptional safety standards
• Hyundai Motor Group solidifies its reputation as a global top safety brand with a total of 18 models achieving 2025 TSP+ (16) and 2025 TSP (2) ratings this year
• Excels in newly strengthened 2025 IIHS safety standards, affirming excellence in crash safety and prevention performance

Hyundai Motor Group has further solidified its position as a global leader in automotive safety. In the latest crash safety evaluations conducted by the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2026 Kia Sportage (built after May 2025) earned the prestigious 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating, while 2026 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ received a 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating.

The IONIQ 9 earned the highest possible “Good” ratings across all IIHS evaluation categories, including front and side crash protection and forward collision prevention. Sportage improved upon its previous 2024 TSP rating, attaining 2025 TSP+ following enhancements to its forward collision prevention system and headlight performance.