Sentences with phrase «better autobrake»
This is the third year the Institute has released ratings for front crash prevention systems (see «Quick work: Better autobrake helps more models earn top ratings for front crash prevention,» May 29, 2014, and «First crash avoidance ratings under new test program: 7 midsize vehicles earn top marks,» Sept. 27, 2013).
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In just two rounds of tests, automakers have shown a strong commitment to improving systems in order to maximize the safety benefits (see «Quick work: Better autobrake helps more models earn top ratings for front crash prevention,» May 29, 2014).
Not exact matches
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf received a Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the IIHS because of its good test performance, on top of its crash prevention technologies such as forward collision warning and low - speed autobrake.
With standard City Safety, which includes pedestrian, cyclist, vehicle and large animal detection with emergency autobrake, the XC40 is one of the best - equipped small premium SUVs on the market.
For both awards, models must earn good ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention with standard or optional autobrake.
«Even when a crash isn't avoided, systems that have autobrake have a good chance of preventing injuries by reducing the impact speed,» says Jessica Cicchino, the study's author and the Institute's vice president for research.
If all vehicles had been equipped with autobrake that worked as well as the systems studied, there would have been at least 700,000 fewer police - reported rear - end crashes in 2013.
Seven models with standard autobrake — the Toyota Camry, Corolla, Prius, Prius Prime and Highlander and the Lexus IS and NX — also have standard acceptable or good headlights and qualify for Top Safety Pick without any added options.
The Scion iA is rated good in the small overlap front test and is the first low - priced model with standard autobrake.
There is a small handful of safety features on offer, as well, like autobrake and blind spot monitoring.