Genesis G80

The passenger compartment of the G80 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. Genesis showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to the upper legs of occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. Protection of the driver's chest was rated as marginal, based on dummy readings of chest compression. Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and of the deformation of the barrier afterwards, revealed that the G80 would be a fairly benign crash partner to other vehicles. In the full width rigid barrier test, protection of the chest of the small female driver was also rated as marginal but, otherwise, protection of both dummies was good or adequate. In the side barrier test, representing an impact by another car, protection of all critical body areas was good and the G80 scored maximum points. In the more severe side pole test, protection of the chest was adequate and that of other body areas was good. Limitation of occupant excursion - the extent to which the occupant is flung to the other side of the vehicle in a side impact - was rated as adequate. The G80 is equipped with a centre airbag to protect against occupant to occupant injuries in side impacts. The airbag performed well in Euro NCAP's tests, with good protection of the dummies' heads. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injures in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated marginal whiplash protection. The G80 has an advanced eCall system which automatically alerts the emergency services in the event of a collision, and multi-collision braking to prevent secondary impacts.