The vehicle is traveling at 20 Mph (32 Km/h) into a narrow pole to simulate sliding into a telephone pole or tree. Driver is a 5th Percentile Female.

NHTSA's Side Pole Crash Test of the 2024 Hyundai Tucson 2WD.
Rating based on 2011+ criteria.

Rating available here:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/HY...
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/HY...
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/HY...

Beginning with 2024 models, there were B-pillar and door beam reinforcements implemented as well as the addition of a rear seat-mounted side thorax airbag to improve occupant protection in side crashes.

Driver
HIC 252
* * * * * (Five Stars)

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