We're big fans of Genesis SUVs here at the CarPro. Recently, all three of them - the GV60, GV70 and GV80 - were awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). TOP SAFETY PICK+ is the IIHS's top safety award.
"At Genesis, customers are at the center of everything we do, and their safety is our top priority," said Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America. "Genesis vehicles offer exceptional safety performance, and we are thrilled that our high standard for safety in our SUV lineup has been recognized by IIHS."
To qualify for IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ in 2023, a vehicle must earn:
- Good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, updated side and original moderate overlap front tests
- Acceptable or good headlights standard across all trims
- Advanced or superior ratings of a front crash prevention system in both daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations must be available
Headlights
The GV60 and GV70 earn the better headlight rating. Both earned good-rated headlights on all trims. The larger GV80 SUV comes with acceptable-rated headlights.
Vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations
The GV60 earned the highest rating in daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations. The GV60 earned superior ratings on the standard front crash prevention system in both evaluations, while GV70's standard system earned advanced ratings in both tests. GV80 earned a superior rating in the daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian test and an advanced rating in the nighttime evaluation.
Active and Passive Safety Tech
Driver assist technologies on all Genesis models include Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keep Assist and Blind-Spot Collision Warning.
"Every Genesis vehicle is designed and engineered with safety at the forefront," said Brian Latouf, Genesis global chief safety officer. "These IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+awards further demonstrate the remarkable safety performance and design of our vehicles."
Other safety and driver assistance technologies for the 2024 GV60, GV70 and GV80 include:
- Eight or more standard airbags, including front center airbag between the driver and center console, helping to protect front cabin occupants in the event of a collision.
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist which can help mitigate the risks of collisions with detected vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists in certain conditions.
- Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, helping reduce the chance of potential impact with a vehicle that is detected in the blind spot.
Genesis vehicles also come standard with Genesis Connected Services and Connected Care. It provides Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and SOS Emergency Assistance when the vehicle has access to a cellular network connection.
