Consistently Earning Top Safety Awards

Since 2006, the lineup of Hyundai vehicles has led the automotive industry with more safety awards from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The automaker leads the way thanks to innovative safety features in the Hyundai SmartSense system. Because of these safety and driver-assistance features, drivers around Baltimore and Annapolis enjoy peace of mind in a Hyundai from Bob Bell Hyundai.

What is Hyundai SmartSense?

Hyundai SmartSense is a suite of safety and driver-assistance features that gives drivers more confidence when on the road. The suite of safety features uses cameras, radar, and sensors to monitor the road and the surroundings to help the driver avoid accidents. The system uses alerts to help drivers anticipate potential problems and stay safe during daily drives and road trips.

The suite includes safety features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane-Keeping Assist and Lane-Following Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Smart Cruise Control, Highway Driving Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Safe Exit Warning, and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist.

How Does SmartSense Work?

Hyundai SmartSense uses data collected from sensors, cameras, and radar to provide alerts and assist the driver. The information moves through the vehicle’s computer to help the driver avoid potential problems.

Features like Lane-Keeping Assist and Lane-Following Assist use cameras and sensors to prevent the vehicle from leaving the lane while helping the driver keep the vehicle centered in the lane. These systems work with Highway Driving Assist and Smart Cruise Control to help the driver while on the highway.

Safe Exit Warning helps drivers and passengers safely exit the vehicle when it is parked. The system also helps prevent the rear doors from being opened if traffic approaches when parked. Since many accidents occur in parking lots, Hyundai drivers can stay safe in them with the Parking Collision-Avoid Assist. This feature provides warnings and applies the brakes when necessary.

Most Hyundai vehicles come with SmartSense features, and the higher trim levels tend to have even more safety tech.

Recognition from the Safety Organizations

Thanks to the Hyundai SmartSense suite of driver-assistance features, many Hyundai models have earned top safety ratings in recent model years. In 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave five-star safety ratings to the Hyundai Elantra, Elantra Hybrid, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Santa Cruz.

In the same year, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety gave Top Safety Pick awards to the Elantra, Elantra Hybrid, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Palisade, and Santa Cruz. The organization awarded the highest Top Safety Pick+ recognition to the Hyundai Kona, IONIQ 5, and IONIQ 6.

Explore Hyundai SmartSense Technology at Bob Bell Hyundai in Glen Burnie, MD

We invite you to browse our online inventory of safe Hyundai vehicles, then visit Bob Bell Hyundai in Glen Burnie, MD, to take your favorite for a test drive. During your test drive, you can experience features like Smart Cruise, Lane-Keeping Assist, and Safe Exit Warning. We’re confident you’ll enjoy the Hyundai driving experience, so our finance team is here to help you with loans and leases with the latest incentives and offers.