2018 HYUNDAI SONATA SE

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata SE is equipped with a solid range of safety and security features designed to keep both the driver and passengers protected. Here’s a breakdown of the key safety features:

Key Safety Features:

1. Advanced Airbag System:

   • The Sonata SE comes with a full complement of 7 airbags, including front, side-impact, curtain-type, and a driver's knee airbag for added protection in the event of a collision.

2. Vehicle Stability Management (VSM):

   • VSM helps maintain control during difficult driving conditions by adjusting the brakes and engine power if the system detects any loss of control.

3. Electronic Stability Control (ESC):

   • ESC helps prevent skidding or loss of control by automatically adjusting engine power or applying brakes to individual wheels when necessary, especially in slippery or emergency situations.

4. Traction Control System (TCS):

   • The TCS helps prevent wheel spin during acceleration by adjusting engine power or applying brakes, improving grip on slippery surfaces.

5. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):

   • ABS prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking, allowing the driver to maintain steering control and avoid skidding.

6. Brake Assist System (BAS):

   • BAS detects emergency braking and applies additional braking force if necessary, helping to shorten stopping distances in critical situations.

7. Rearview Camera:

   • The rearview camera, displayed on the 7-inch touchscreen, provides clear visuals of the area behind the vehicle when reversing, improving parking and low-speed maneuvering safety.

8. Blind Spot Detection (BSD):

   • The Blind Spot Detection system alerts you when there’s a vehicle in your blind spot, making lane changes safer by helping to avoid collisions with vehicles that may not be visible.

9. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA):

   • When reversing out of parking spaces, RCTA alerts you to approaching traffic from either side, helping to prevent collisions when your view is obstructed.

10. Lane Departure Warning (LDW):

• LDW monitors lane markings and alerts the driver if the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling, promoting safer lane discipline.

11. Forward Collision Warning (FCW):

• The FCW system uses sensors to monitor the road ahead and warns the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or object, giving them time to react or brake.

12. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB):

• In conjunction with FCW, the AEB system can apply the brakes automatically if it detects an impending collision and the driver fails to act, helping to reduce the severity or prevent the crash altogether.

13. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):

• The TPMS continuously monitors tire pressure and alerts the driver if any tire is significantly underinflated, helping to avoid tire damage or blowouts.

14. Security Features:

• Engine Immobilizer: Helps prevent theft by ensuring that the engine won’t start without the correct key.
• Anti-Theft Alarm: An integrated alarm system that triggers if an unauthorized entry attempt is detected.

Crash Safety Ratings:

• The 2018 Hyundai Sonata received high marks in crash safety tests, including a 5-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA and Top Safety Pick recognition from the IIHS when equipped with optional forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata SE offers a suite of driver assistance features designed to enhance safety, convenience, and ease of driving. While not as feature-rich as higher trims, the Sonata SE still includes several key technologies that aid the driver in everyday situations. Here's a breakdown of the key driver assistance systems:

Key Driver Assistance Features:

1. Blind Spot Detection (BSD):

   • Blind Spot Detection monitors the areas alongside and behind the car, alerting the driver to vehicles in the blind spots via a visual indicator on the side mirrors. This makes lane changes safer by warning you of nearby vehicles you may not see.

2. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA):

   • When reversing from a parking space, the Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system uses sensors to detect approaching vehicles from the side. It then provides a warning to prevent a collision when your view is obstructed.

3. Lane Departure Warning (LDW):

   • Lane Departure Warning monitors lane markings on the road and alerts the driver if the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without using the turn signal. This is especially helpful to avoid accidental lane changes or when driving in heavy traffic.

4. Forward Collision Warning (FCW):

   • Forward Collision Warning uses sensors to monitor the traffic ahead of the car. If it detects an imminent collision with a vehicle or object, it will alert the driver to take action. This is particularly useful in stop-and-go traffic or during emergency braking situations.

5. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB):

   • In conjunction with Forward Collision Warning, the Automatic Emergency Braking system can automatically apply the brakes if a potential collision is detected and the driver does not react in time. This feature helps reduce the severity of a collision or prevent it entirely.

6. Driver Attention Warning (DAW):

   • The Driver Attention Warning system monitors the driver's behavior and provides an alert if it detects signs of drowsiness or distraction, encouraging the driver to take a break when needed.

7. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):

   • The Tire Pressure Monitoring System continuously monitors the air pressure in each tire and alerts the driver if any tire is underinflated, helping prevent tire damage or blowouts.