To qualify for a top safety pick, a vehicle must earn the highest ranking of "Good" in the Institute's front, side and rear crash tests and also be equipped with electronic stability control. "Criteria to win are tough," says the IIHS on its Web site.
"Recognizing vehicles at the head of the class for safety helps consumers distinguish the best overall choices without having to sort through multiple test results," said Institute president Adrian Lund.
The Genesis took home the prestigious 2009 North American Car of the Year in January, beating out such contenders as the 2009 Ford Flex and the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI.
Inside Line says: The Hyundai Genesis continues to rack up the awards in a number of categories. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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