2026 IONIQ 9 And Santa Cruz Win Top Safety Badges From IIHS: Our Favorite Safety Features
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety called. They’re awarding two more Hyundai vehicles with their exclusive Top Safety Pick badges! We’re here to tell you why that’s a big deal and what it means for your new 2026 Hyundai vehicles in Dublin.
Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin is the place to tour the Top Safety Pick 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz near you!
Over 130 Top Safety Pick Awards Since 2006 (And Going Strong)
In just 20 short years, over 130 Hyundai vehicles have earned IIHS TSP badges. That puts them in the lead with no signs of slowing down.
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 in Dublin is a brand-new model that was just revealed to the public this model year, and it already earned Top Safety Pick+!
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz in Dublin is the only small pickup in its segment to earn a Top Safety Pick award this year, making it one of a kind.
Mind you, the IIHS locked in their testing criteria this year with even higher standards.
Why TPS Is a Big Deal
Why does every automaker strive to create models that are worthy of Top Safety Pick? Vehicles marked with a TSP badge show customers definitive proof of good crash test ratings and safety capabilities. Without this marker, drivers have every right to feel uneasy behind the wheel.
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Call your friendly Hyundai dealer in Dublin and find out which new Hyundai models carry the TSP badge |
Our Own Team’s Top Safety Picks From Hyundai
Just like anyone who drives in Dublin, car safety is important to us. It matters every time we hit the pedal, every time we steer the wheel, and every time we find our way back home. All of those close-calls? Hyundai is the one to get rid of those.
We personally test our inventory of 2026 Hyundai vehicles near Columbus, and our team has a few favorite safety features.
2026 IONIQ 9
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 in Powell comes standard with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist, Junction Turning/Crossing, Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side Detection, and Evasive Steering Assist. That’s a mouthful, and this system stays true to every word.
Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance gets your attention with alerts and activates automatic corrective steering when necessary.
Highway Driving Assist 2 manages every aspect of your time on the freeway, down to helping with lane changes.
Read more > Review Roundup: What Are Critics Saying About The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9?
2026 Santa Cruz
Our team’s favorite safety features in the Santa Cruz are exclusive to the XRT and Limited models, both offering tremendous value.
Forward Attention Warning is basically an advanced version of Driver Attention Warning. We like this one better for sending alerts via audio tones and messages using a driver-facing camera.
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Smart & Go and Curve Control automatically abides by the local speed limit and slows down in response to incoming curves.
Test Drive IIHS-Approved Hyundai Vehicles at Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin!
Visit Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin today for a reputable Hyundai dealership near you, where you can find the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Call (614) 889-2441 to ask us about 2026 Hyundai vehicles near you with TSP accolades!
