ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist, Downhill Brake Control, Electronic Stability Control, six standard airbags and active front head restraints are standard on Santa Fe, just in case. If only everyone on the road were driving a car this safe.
The Santa Fe’s top-level crash test ratings and surefooted handling are largely the result of its rugged unibody construction. Over 7,000 welds, strategically placed crumple zones, side-impact door beams and high-strength steel create an insulating structure to help protect you in case of any collision.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control System (TCS) work in tandem to prevent skids, maintain traction and keep the vehicle under control even in difficult steering conditions.
Emergency braking maneuvers can cause a vehicle’s wheels to lock up and skid, resulting in a loss of steering control exactly when you need it most. ABS helps prevent the possibility of wheel lockup under hard braking, and rapidly pulses the brakes to help you retain steering control as you come to a stop.
EBD balances braking forces at each wheel when the car is dynamically loaded. This helps the driver maintain confident control in difficult braking situations.
In emergency braking situations, many drivers may not apply sufficient braking force to achieve the shortest possible stopping distance. Brake Assist helps detect emergency braking and ensures the maximum braking force is immediately applied to minimize stopping distances.
Even the best drivers can do little to avoid rear-end collisions. Hyundai has included active front head restraints that move forward and up during a rear impact, helping to limit the extent of potential whiplash. The restraint mechanism uses body weight alone to react in a collision, making it simple, yet extremely reliable.
Six standard airbags protect front-seat passengers from front and side impacts, while side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors extend to help protect all passengers. An intelligent Occupant Classification System detects the size of the front-seat passenger and adjusts inflation accordingly. In fact, the OCS is so smart that if no passenger is detected, the passenger-side airbag won’t inflate, reducing repair costs.