Automotive
Genesis introduces full-length roof airbag for upcoming GV90 SUVs
The industry-first safety system is designed to prevent occupants from being ejected through the sunroof during rollover crashes.
The short version
- Genesis has announced a new full-length roof airbag that will debut on the 2028 GV90 and GV90 Neolun SUVs.
- The system is designed to prevent passengers from hitting the glass roof, stop debris from entering, and prevent ejections during rollover accidents.
- The airbag deploys from the rear and expands forward along wires flanking the vehicle's panoramic sunroof.
Key facts
- The 2028 Genesis GV90 and GV90 Neolun SUVs will feature a first-of-its-kind full-length roof airbag spanning the ceiling.[Jalopnik]
- Genesis cited a 2018 NHTSA study stating that 31.6% of people ejected from vehicles during rollovers exited through the sunroof.[Jalopnik]
- The airbag inflates rapidly from the rear to the front, guided by wires mounted alongside the vehicle's panoramic sunroof.[Jalopnik]
- The roof airbag operates alongside 11 other more conventional airbags inside the GV90's cabin.[Jalopnik]
What remains uncertain
- It is currently unconfirmed whether this roof airbag system will be integrated into other future Genesis, Hyundai, or Kia models.[Jalopnik]