Peugeot 208 and Hyundai i30 Get 5 Stars from Euro NCAP

The Peugeot 208Peugeot 208 Gen.1France, 2012 > present103 versions
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and Hyundai i30Hyundai i30 Gen.2Republic of Korea, 2011 > 201678 versions
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have received five-star safety ratings from the Euro NCAP. The organization changed the testing procedure this year to make it more difficult to achieve such a high score. 

The new PeugeotPeugeotFrance, 1882 > present120 models
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208 is lighter and smaller than the previous generation while being larger inside. Even from the most basic trim the new 208 has a body made from very high strength steel panels, ultra-high strength steel panels and an aluminum energy absorption beam. 

The HyundaiHyundaiRepublic of Korea, 1967 > present79 models
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i30 also received the top award. It also has a class-leading 90% score in the 'child occupant' safety category with maximum points in the 18-month-old and three-year-old tests. 

Euro NCAP found that the i30 provided good protection for the driver and passenger, and the head restraints caused good protection against whiplash. 

It also did well in the pedestrian test with maximum points for pedestrian leg protection.