The 2009 Hyundai Genesis, unveiled in January at the Detroit Auto Show, received five-star crash test ratings for both frontal and side-impact crash tests. Part of this may be due to the Genesis' eight airbags: dual front airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted side curtain airbags for both front and rear outboard seat occupants. Other safety items on the Hyundai are Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and electronic active head restraints. Press release (...)

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