Base-Model Hyundai Tucson Crash Test FAIL with ZERO STARS (Latin America Model 2 Airbags)

Hi guys! The 2021 Hyundai Tucson, manufactured in South Korea, with 2 frontal airbags as standard and no standard ESC achieved zero stars under Latin NCAP latest protocols.
The Hyundai Tucson was tested in frontal impact, side impact, whiplash and pedestrian protection. The model showed good performance in the frontal impact and side impact for the adult protection, however, the lack of standard side head protection airbags limited the car to get better scoring. Whiplash protection was good. The bodyshell and footwell area were rated as stable. Child occupant protection performance was poor because the Tucson surprisingly has lap belt in the rear centre seating position as standard and also because Hyundai declined to select the Child Restraint Systems (CRS) for the tests. Pedestrian protection was over all average with poor protection to upper leg protection and low score in the head, this car does not offer Autonomous Emergency Braking for Venerable Road Users as an attempt to compensate the pedestrian protection described before in order to avoid or mitigate the impact. Safety assist showed only SBR points. The car does not offer ESC as standard as well as other relevant technologies. Optional safety equipment would certainly offer better protection and Latin América offered Hyundai to test the new version of the Tucson but the manufacturer declined the offer.
The Tucson version tested by Latin NCAP clashed in time with the new version of the model. Latin NCAP purchased the unit tested in February 2021 as Hyundai’s official representatives in 3 relevant countries confirmed that the new Tucson for Latin America was at least 2 years away. Things developed differently and the new Tucson came in to Latin NCAP during 2021. This does not invalidate this result as there are many “old” Tucsons still available as new or as second hand which can be purchased by consumers.
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[@charyuna]

Its 5 stars in the other markets, no intrusion with passenger compartment holding up extremely well. There are still many countries where full safety equipment is not required due to cost. Maybe you test some other brands sold in latin america with front airbags only.

[@saibamoe]

Not due to cost, many are due to primitive law making and not adding these by law as they would increase the prices and people couldn't afford them easily. Yes cost, but with the consumer pockets in mind not the company having to increase costs

[@ArjunRajesh7356]

Latin Ncap will fail a car even if it has all the safety features, they only want 6 airbags

[@oscarinthemiddle]

6 airbags are standard in Europe, USA, Japan...but Hyundai prefers offering alloy wheels as basic equipment.

[@seemaprathapan7354]

Do you have any idea what you are talking about kohn

[@jaredshelton4718]

@john h Not a deathtrap by any means lol. Base models lack safety equipment.

[@ThisGuyRides]

They need to have the same safety standards as North American cars, but then the price will be too high for Latin America so base models like this exists

[@aggressor5448]

I'm pretty sure that cars in most Latin American countries are more expensive than in USA but way less equiped... the price is not the problem, car manufacturers just take a bigger profit in LA.

[@senorgonzalez1020]

Actually base models down here are twice or even thrice the price you pay in the US

[@ZLone93256]

Same case is in South Africa and india

[@borisbarrias]

Cars here are like almost every electronic device, a $500 ps5 cost $1000 here, same thing happens with cars

[@stephen10.]

I remember all the nasty comments about entry level renault zoe electric who had 5 stars in 2013 and zero in 2021...

[@AndreiCoraV]

This is not the European version

[@maureenkearns5376]

I just ordered this car, the 2022 Tucson limited hybrid, in September and it's coming in January 2022. It has loads of airbags including side airbags. Airbags for the back seat airbags that come down from the ceiling airbags from every place. I ordered it because of all it's great comfort for the driver and front passenger seat as well as back passengers, but mainly because of its safety features. Please don't go by one test. I don't even know who these people are doing this test

[@amark3721]

It clearly indicates that the tested model is a base model in the title. The base model lacks the features a higher trim level such as the limited has. That’s why the base model Tuscon performs poorly whereas a higher trim level does not. NCAP is one of the biggest companies that test safety of all makes of vehicles. This is also a South American test with a South American model. These models do not require some safety features due to regulation. US regulation requires many safety features that they don’t, even in the base model.

[@kpcasey]

@@amark3721 this video shows the previous generation Tuscon, not the new one just released.

[@amark3721]

@@kpcasey Oh ok. That too then. The newer generation are very likely more safer than the old. Hence, the low rating for this model as opposed to a new limited model.

[@kpcasey]

@@amark3721 not sure if '22 has been tested, but the channel listing "2021-2022 model" in the description of the video is flat out wrong and may lead them in hot water. It's not a '22. It's the last year of the previous gen, '21.

[@rachaelallen3641]

@@kpcasey this needs to be top comment; as you said, this is not the new 2022 model being shown and is misleading

[@YouCarTV]

*The Hyundai Tucson (MY21), manufactured in South Korea, with 2 frontal airbags as standard and no standard ESC achieved zero stars under Latin NCAP latest protocols.*

[@kpcasey]

Thank you for putting MY21. This is the old model and has been replaced. Interesting timing of this video, when the MY22 is on lots already.

[@kpcasey]

Noticed that the description says 2021-2022. That's misrepresentation. May want to fix the video description, because it's NOT the new 2022 platform.

[@justin9484]

I think you need to further edit the video and the title to clearly indicate that the vehicle you tested is for the Latin American model, and NOT for the North American model. When people see NCAP most people immediately think of US models and not “Latin NCAP”, especially since you specially state that the vehicle was manufactured in South Korea which doesn’t really have anything to do with the lack of side air bags

[@d46512]

Zero intrusion into pax compartment, and crumple zone did its zob. This should have been 4+ stars

[@foxxyguy2681]

in Latin NCAP if the car doesn't come with 6 airbags its an automatic 0 star rating no mater the structure job.

[@aidan1585]

In Europe and America it scores big points, in Latin markets they cut down costs by removing airbags and giving them as optional extras

[@SharkFishSF]

True. I don't trust this ncap at all.

[@aidan1585]

@@SharkFishSF it has no airbags

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

Can someone please explain why this test was "0 Stars" and a "Fail"? There is a disconnect between those scores and what I see in this video. Was there a mix-up?

[@bavalenzuela]

Because it has no side airbags, no stability control and Hyundai didn't recommend child seats, so the score was very low. The structure was rated good.

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@bavalenzuela Ah, got it. Thanks 👍

[@saibamoe]

@@MrChristopherMolloy new ncap standards score rhe stars based of the lowest protection type Here we have 7% for active safety systems almost nothing, hence 0 stars This way they rate and raise awareness of where the cars fall short of expectations the most. It may be 3-4 stars in many accidents But that 7% when needed and if it happens and they are non existent it's going to end badly

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@saibamoe Thank you.

[@anthonylim2428]

If this received zero stars based on the damage, so would everything else lol

[@MylesV]

These tests aren’t based on damage to the vehicle, they’re based on occupant safety. A vehicle can sustain limited damage while injuring its occupants.

[@heitorbernardes7977]

@@MylesV this one received 0 due to no 3 point middle rear seatbelt tho

[@fettynb6121]

@@heitorbernardes7977 having lap belts after all this time is pretty bad. 3 point seat belts are so much more effective and cost very little

[@heitorbernardes7977]

@@fettynb6121 that's the way latin america works, dude. If you don't make it mandatory, they won't do.

[@HerrMatheus]

Not based on damage, if the inside protection is bad, they won't even consider it (eg. if chest and head damage is too high), some NCAPs do "safety tech" tests, such as ESC efficiency, emergency brake, etc.

[@jcarcobaltss]

That looks like the previous generation Tuscon. Is that even sold anymore?

[@anonymoususer1824]

I didn't even know they made cars without side airbags anymore 👀

[@happydude911]

This is an old model. Why is it being uploaded now and no mention of the year in the title.

[@senorgonzalez1020]

This is a current selling model in most Latin American markets

[@RyanEmeryLovesCars]

Glad my 2019 has the torso and head curtain airbags . . .

[@basicperson4245]

Thats the indian version of the car. Not the europe/us car.

[@3811eric]

Ford Edge and Focus base models will fail the crash test with -5 Stars.

[@randomcrashingfacility31]

great structure at least

[@selcukestel843]

how about the 2022 version?

[@dardoukLYS]

Hyundai equip the Tucson in some sountry with only 2 airbag and no traction control in base model, thus 0 stars for ALL latin american market. Hyundai could do much better, the cost it's not the problem here as they stated: "Our cars meets the standars regulation in all country"

[@amorgay24]

Increible.. nunca me imagine que la tucson de la generacion anterior no pasara la prueba de latinincap...

[@mike_vl14]

La verdad es que yo ya no le tengo confianza al latinncap. Probaron esa versión (de 2 airbags en lugar de 6) que solo se vende en un país (ya no recuerdo cual) cuando los Wolkswagen siempre los prueban en su versión mas equipada aunque haya una con 2 airbags. También, la protección para niños fue tan baja porque Hyundai no les recomendó ningún asiento y eso lo contaron como que es incompatible con la mayoría de sillas.

[@kumir_]

@@mike_vl14 estos los venden para Cuba como carros policias, igual si se matan "no pasa nada"...no reportan perdidas de vidas humanas

[@bryanrojas2325]

@@mike_vl14 En varios paises se vendía con 2 airbags, asi que vale

[@renzo2900]

@@mike_vl14 Tiguan viene con 6 airbags desde la versión base en todos los mercados. Los únicos con 2 airbags son el gol y crossfox.

[@theblacksamurai6329]

@@kumir_ la policía de Cuba no uso tucson usa Accent

[@lavaliva8499]

В итоге все хорошо или всё плохо?

[@MsOsick]

У этой машины даже боковых подушек нет? Вот это "экономия"!

[@emekyilmaz7396]

Da

[@farbmixus]

Ещё бы без мотора вообще клас был. Поставил бы от Прадо

[@Commodore1236]

Is it because the base model didn't have rear and side airbags? Because it seems like it did pretty well to me 😂

[@dsgrts]

is this model still on sale? there has been a new tuscon model for quite a while I believe.

[@senorgonzalez1020]

The facelift Tucson arrived Latin America less than half a year ago

[@heitorbernardes7977]

No, it's not even for sale anymore.

[@Thomas-rt1de]

Your government should make side air bags and etc... mandatory. Then these automakers couldn't skimp on safety.

[@Tully3674]

This was European testing, correct? USA testing is similar, but requires more standard safety features.

[@LeonardoLima-wi6yz]

no , this is the Latin American test , but it is almost the same as the European test

[@kpcasey]

@@LeonardoLima-wi6yz and of the old, not current, Tuscon.

[@LeonardoLima-wi6yz]

@@kpcasey yeah

[@user-hjy7jilftnh]

Это надо вопросы задать правительству страны почему можно поставлять такие машины без боковых подушек безопасности.

[@herowillrose3198]

Korean car maker needed to got it right, but thanks to our USDOT and NHTSA ready tested for our safety-rating each vehicle sold in America. We can’t drive without our safety first. Many Russian citizens came to auction dealers for used vehicles that sold in America and shipped to Russia, Africa, Cambodia, Argentina, etc. because the safety well regulated.

[@user-friendly-934]

Good point. Without American market Hyundai and KIA will consequently diminish safety factors on the cars to maximize their profits, and they already does it to korean customers. As a korean citizen zero score on safety makes me desperate but good.

[@0farmerjohn0]

No matter the brand. No car will ever get full scores for any base variant. You have to understand how NCAP scoring works. Safety engineers when designing a car have to adhere to strict safety related design guidelines. No matter the trim variant. The car was designed to make sure you survive in a crash. Each supplementary restrain safety system feature in a car except for a few airbags and the seatbelts are optional.

[@TRXtushar1]

Mahindra XUV700 scored 5 stars with its base variant in Global NCAP

[@0farmerjohn0]

@@TRXtushar1 Mahindra's base variant equipment is not the same as Hyundai's.

[@olegs79]

These things dont have airbags? Usually the whole interior turns into an airbag. Or that's not the issue?

[@kpcasey]

This is the old model and has been replaced. This is NOT the 2021-2022 model as listed in the description. This is the 2021 and earlier model, nothing to do with the 2022. Interesting timing of this video, when the MY22 is on lots already... Saying "2021-2022" in the video description may land the channel in hot water, because it is not a '22.

[@brassrox]

They don’t sell exactly the same car in every market. In Latin America, they’re still selling the prior generation, and without the many airbags that are required in some other markets.

[@vincentmistretta5428]

Aside from the crash test I think per media reports one needs to worry about the potential of engine fires in these products as there really seems to be no true fix...either way good luck!

[@wrzl1675]

The 2017 had a bad rod bearing ( possible fire, but unlikely)which was fixed on all of them. 2018 to 2020 had a bad ABS pump which could catch fire of which all have been replaced. No fix? Those are all easily fixed.

[@dvs3308]

It's a shame that cars for Latin countries are less save than in other parts of the world. The safety features excists but are just not installed in the car. Every base model should have base safety which for me means ALL safety features available. Please explain to all people killed due to car accidents why this is not the case .

[@SB-ed4gz]

Seems like it has an overly high standards… the car seems to be held up well

[@AnxiousAuntie]

I just wanna know what kind of car seats those were lol

[@denisep1026]

Same base model cars in different countries should be built the same way. This is scary.

[@joebloggs3789]

"Same" models, purchased all around the world, are built in different factories, not only in other countries, but on other continents. For example, North America might have cars from Mexican factory, but in Asia they might receive their cars from Europe (Germany). So for North Americans posting on the poor product quality is not really the case - it depends in which factory they were made!

[@BerkeBey21]

İ think structure is good because of 2 airbag side crash test it failed

[@ffjim]

Click bait title?

[@angyeon]

Where is the bloody curtain airbag? Must be there it’s compulsory!

[@anaxun1]

this ain"t 2021 Tucson there

[@lisaknight3368]

This is scary, I have this truck

[@safeforever8787]

Not sure if what are you saying is correct, zero!!

[@venusfan]

I doubt that got zero stars but Hyundai cheaped out by not installing standard side airbags.

[@Pedro-te7xr]

Zero stars is like a 5/10, 5 stars is 10/10. No regional authority allows unsafe cars to be driven

[@howandwhy...]

Wrong

[@colewhitee]

This is not a 2021 Hyundai Tuson...

[@martinkaig8369]

Should have mandatory side airbag in all cars in Latin America.

[@anaAna-uy8bu]

One of the most expensive cars

[@micheleoncini8369]

No side airbags? Very strange… are you sure is it the european version and not the one for south america or India?

[@amark3721]

This is a South American Model. The test was done by Latin NCAP.

[@explorerthrills4399]

The Indian spec Tuscon gets 6 airbags from Base model

[@milo8425]

This isn't the current model.

[@samboheng5001]

NOOOOO

[@kavehoskoui8292]

Such a misleading and sponsored test! The base model hardly ever available on the lots in NA!

[@Rendjfueiz2]

Danm boy

[@lonniebeal6032]

The more the vehicle collapse on impact, transfers the shock to the vehicle. Looks to me all passengers were saved. Thumbs down 👎

[@senorgonzalez1020]

Did you even see how the passengers hit the side of the car on lateral impact? More than a save looks like collapsed lungs and head contusion, and that's without adding the lack of stability control systems and Pedestrian protection systems, that's a complete fail but if you're eager enough to get inside a go-kart, then you might enjoy driving this one too 🤣

[@strifu808]

@@senorgonzalez1020 all this proves is how the Latin NCAP has little to no regards for human lives by allowing such low standards to be brought into the market. Is it really the manufacturer that looks as bad as what the market has allowed? It's hilariously ironic

[@senorgonzalez1020]

@@strifu808 so you're putting the fault on the organization that shows what a piece of shit product people are buying and not on the company that build it in first place?

[@denisscaleroo]

Vaya mierda de seguridad tenéis en los coches en Latinoamérica 😬😟

[@jovonleblanc]

Why are you posting the old Tucson? The new Tucson is way better and safer.

[@Vivsterist]

First 👀

[@ranggaputra7671]

Beda negara beda spek bosss

[@abraham2174]

This is like 2 1/2 stars

[@katzicael]

They should be ashamed to Sell that death-trap.

[@chrismayer3919]

Cars made in other countries had different standards for safety; I.E. what’s OK in Latin America would NEVER fly here in the States.

[@nozra_z]

So just 2 airbags in the entire car

[@SharkFishSF]

Looks good. How come it got 0 🌟? Something fishy with this ncap.

[@p13677]

where are the side and rear airbags ? why only front airbags? lol

[@SvetlinAnkov]

This looks like the old model tucson.

[@rvpsilva9213]

WHY ZERO STARS? WHY????

[@x3merx3mer]

The official EUR NCAP rating for this very model (2015) is 5 stars and its on their own NCAP website. So whats up with this video?

[@cosminxxx1]

2021 rule set and new car model...

[@x3merx3mer]

@@cosminxxx1 that isn't a new car model. 2021 Tucson looks completely different.

[@gustavomercado1599]

Read the description

[@kpcasey]

@@cosminxxx1 this is the previous generation model. Not current.

[@bijan1351]

😔

[@gong9901]

Isn't this the old one?

[@downhillgroovy5859]

I don't see how this is zero stars? And is it even measured with stars? Lol

[@blanquito758]

It's measured in stars but this is more likely a 3/5 or a 4/5

[@Mabeylater293]

To buyers: stick with Tesla. They are safe everywhere.

[@PVivekmca]

Really???? They are testing out going model after new model is scheduled to release.... What's the point ncap??

[@canadianaviator]

This is a new model

[@marcco954]

@@canadianaviator No it isn't

[@canadianaviator]

@@marcco954 It is. NX4 isn’t available in that region

[@romanbathory5180]

Stupidity. In the EU, it sold in better security gear and received 5 stars

[@roamaroundgisg7362]

Latin NCAP is Not superior to EuroNcap and Aussie NCAP. That result does Not deserve 0 stars. 2 or 3 stars would be justifiable.

[@senorgonzalez1020]

So you're saying European and Australian lives are superior instead? 1 Latin NCAP star implies a 40% security, that means the South American variant of this truck didn't even score a 40% security rating. What are you proposing? Rate a car by its structure instead of passenger protection? This base crap doesn't even have stability controls

[@strifu808]

@@senorgonzalez1020 you're blaming Hyundai for selling a dangerous car allowed by your government, I completely understand how little your government cares for its people lmao

[@senorgonzalez1020]

@@strifu808 dude you are literally defending a company that (if it could) would sell a wooden boxes with 4 wheels in it because doesn't give a damn about people, It's not a government's role to select what people can or cannot buy, that's called free choice, and companies enforce products quality because popular nations would sue them

[@PhillyDee215]

💥So what happens when they fail🤔

[@mike_vl14]

Nothing. Latin American government doesn't give a shit about unsafe cars. That's why there are so many deaths caused by car crashes in Latin America. The Tsuru is the unsafest car in the world and it was discontinued on 2017 but still, its the most common car in Mexico. Literally 90% of the taxis in Mexico are 0 or 1 star rated cars.

[@PhillyDee215]

@@mike_vl14 yo are u serious😯how is that legal to do🤔

[@ThisGuyRides]

@@PhillyDee215 If they add all the safety features, price would be out of reach for most. Cars are built to a price point that the locals can afford.

[@PhillyDee215]

@@ThisGuyRides right👍

[@LeonardoLima-wi6yz]

Obviously there are much countries in Latin America, but none of them require a minimum grade in security tests.The most that is done is in some countries if the minimum basic safety equipment is required. In Brazil, for example, a minimum of 2 front airbags, ESC, ABS, Isofix, etc. is required. But unfortunately also , most people here do not care much about the safety of their cars when they go shopping , they care more about technology and beauty .

[@MiljanBojovic]

side air bag did not deploy.The person will suffer big pain if that happens!

[@ronknox3376]

This is FALSE!!!! That is not the new Tucson!! B.S. stuff. The 2021 has a very unique running lights design. Another tell is the rear wiper. On the 2021 it is hidden in the overhang at the top of the back window. This is clearly seen at the bottom. I have driven at least 100 of these in the past year.

[@christopherredhead4182]

Where do you see it say that it's the new one?

[@mokar0873]

I highly recommend mande in Japan!

[@mahaloaloha6819]

lol still we have a jaPENIS sucker in 2021?

[@mokar0873]

@@mahaloaloha6819 no need to get offended my dear. This is a reality. Of course not everything made in Japan is the best but many. I rather buy made in Japan than made in India for exemple. And I rather buy made in India than made in Afghanistan.......

[@jzvr5842]

Death traps.

[@rosemaryfriedw124a8]

In ASEAN NCAP, I bet this will get 4 stars

[@xirozar]

This model is also not the latest model sold in most countries, as it is the previous generation

[@miltontan65]

🤕🤕🤕🤕😏

[@AliElnashar]

🤔 hmmmmm

[@shafeerputhiyaveetil8214]

This team is scam ncap they get 5 star for all tata and mahindra vehicles 😊😊😊 In Global NCAP testing all other companies cars test will be failed

[@87Espen]

Euro ncap gave it five stars with totaly different rating!

[@fettynb6121]

Because the Tuscon has different versions sold in different countries. Most car manufacturers don't have all safety features standard outside of '1st world' nations.

[@wrzl1675]

What exactly failed because what I saw was extremely good. I saw little to zero intrusion. Maybe some commentary should’ve been added to this video

[@strifu808]

Ah yes, it's Hyundai's fault for selling a car stripped of its supplemental safety restraint systems.. wait, who the hell in their right minds would sell these to their people? Shame on Latin government and Hyundai for allowing such malpractice and disregard for human lives.

[@MJT-DA]

this is the outdated tucson for 1 and 2 these test are the same for other vehicles and are the same result.

[@divineoracle4809]

Like someone else said, I'd be more worried about the engine fires/failures that Hyundai/Kia is known for. My first Kia/Hyundai was my last, too many engine recalls and issues.

[@krzorzrzk]

Вот тебе и туксон, и скорость бокового удара всего 50 км/ч, а что будет при 70-80, он перевернётся на крышу? Кореяки стали экономить в общем, давно уже ясно.

[@stan6886]

0 звезд потому что автоматом 0, если нет 6 подушек. Здесь нетбоковых шторок, ну так это местный закон разрешает, где конкретнотакие комплектации продаются. В россии машины продавались с боковыми шторками в любой комплектации, по этому тесту 4+

[@andrewjohnson2465]

That’s not the current generation.

[@jeep4]

투싼 .. 한국차 챙피하네요.. ㅡ,ㅡ

[@prosenjitdas7366]

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai 😂😂 go to heal

[@allinonesuperchannelshervi4661]

DONT COMPARE HYUNDAI WITH THAT WASTE MARUTHI SUZUKI

[@volvolife3165]

이걸 타라고 만든건가…

[@brett1912]

사이드에어백 안터지는거 실화냐...

[@WellingtonSBispo]

There is no side airbags in latin america, only 2 frontal is mandatory so they make it like this

[@powershin12]

없으니까 안 터지지. 개도국 모델이잖수

[@marcco954]

없는거도 터지게 만들어야함?

[@AdolfHitler-si3ze]

Thank God I did not buy the Tucson. RAV4 is worth the wait

[@tahermsallem]

No wonder...it's not Mercedes, Toyota, or Volvo!

[@ernestoe.carrillok.8494]

I don't see any fail. I don't get it.

[@armatian]

Lack of airbags, you can see the head smashing B pillar without any protection from the side. Base model on LA market would be illegal in first world countries.

[@decimamas2545]

Very bad

[@user-wt6hl1gc4r]

현대차는 좋지 않아

[@user-ry3ds5jd5s]

투싼 타다가 하늘로 가겠네

[@1dashcamboatsandcars]

Waste of money.

[@td241]

I hate this channel. They don’t say WHY the rating is what it is. The safety cage held up well, dummy movement was well controlled. So what happened? Footwell intrusion? Poor side performance? What were the readings on the dummies? Hellooooo?

[@miraphycs7377]

not surprised, shitty hyundai

[@SaraK_69]

Fake news