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The Mercedes - Benz C - Class passed all IIHS crash safety tests with the best possible scores in Small Front Overlap, Moderate Front Overlap, Side, Roof Strength, and Head Restraints and Seats categories.

Not exact matches

Stay tuned for more news on crash safety as the IIHS tests more vehicles under these new requirements over the coming months.

The newest IIHS crash - test standards only give the Top Safety Pick + rating to cars with forward collision warning or braking systems that can help avoid crashes; the 2014 Subaru Impreza was rated a Top Safety Pick before it had EyeSight available as an option.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) small front - overlap crash test remains a seriously tough nut to crack for many automakers.

But earning the Top Safety Pick + designation is the bigger achievement, as recipients need to offer forward crash prevention and good lighting in addition to acing the IIHS» crash tests.

Requirements for the Top Safety Pick + award include «Good» ratings in the IIHS» moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests; either a «Good» or «Acceptable» rating in the difficult small overlap front crash test» and at least a «Basic» rating for front crash prevention technology.

There's little information in this regard, as no hybrid has been crash - tested by our preferred agency, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Safety The 2011 Forte sedan earned 2011 Top Safety Pick status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, having received Good overall scores in frontal - offset and side - impact crash tests, as well as IIHS» roof - strength and whiplash - protection tests.

The 2016 Audi A6 scores the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's coveted Top Safety Pick + award, after revisions for the new model year improved the car's performance in the IIHS small - overlap crash test.

Top crash - test scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have earned the 500 status as an IIHS Top Safety Pick, but IIHS has yet to conduct its latest small - overlap frontal test on the car.

Safety, Features & Options In crash tests by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, the Optima earned top marks in front, side, rear and roof - strength evaluations, earning IIHS» Top Safety Pick status.

To give you the perfect blend of adventure and safety, it passed its IIHS» front crash prevention and mitigation test in the results of which it reduced a 25 - mph impact by 5 mph and a 12 - mph impact by 1 mph, receiving an advanced rating.

IIHS has given the RAM 2500 top ratings in all crash tests and NHTSA has rated four stars out of five for overall safety.

Throw in the car's rearview camera and parking sensors as well as the automatic park assist and the much - hyped blind spot monitor and there's a reason the Audi Q3 2.0 T rates with top crash test scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the Q3 Good ratings in all crash tests, including the small front over lap.

In the frontal offset crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2003 - 2007 Honda Accord received «Good» overall rating.

In latest tests, the 2016 Volvo XC90 received a «Top Safety Pick +» rating for crash protection from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Shoppers should also be aware of crash test scores produced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The International Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 2013 A4 in the highest possible rating of» «good»» across the board on the frontal offset test, side impact test, roof strength test and rear crash test.

IIHS tests evaluate two aspects of safety: crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash — and crash avoidance and mitigation — technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity.

At the time this review was published, neither the federal government nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) had performed crash testing on the new 2018 Traverse.

Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS have performed crash safety tests, so the extensive safety features list along with maker reputation will have to suffice for convincing prospective buyers about the level of occupant protection.

According to the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Lexus CT 200h earns good ratings in all crash tests including the small front overlap and it's a Top Safety Pick + with a superior rating for forward crash prevention.

28/20 Highway / City MPGSubaru Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Vehicle History * Roadside Assistance * 152 Point Inspection * Warranty Deductible: $ 0 * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 84 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date * Transferable WarrantyAwards: * ALG Residual Value Awards * 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick + Reviews: * Standard all - wheel drive in a segment where its rare to even be an option; excellent outward visibility; high - tech safety features work well and are widely available throughout the lineup; top crash test sSafety Pick + Reviews: * Standard all - wheel drive in a segment where its rare to even be an option; excellent outward visibility; high - tech safety features work well and are widely available throughout the lineup; top crash test ssafety features work well and are widely available throughout the lineup; top crash test scores.

In crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Mazda 6 earns top marks nearly across the board.

The IIHS is focused on testing two aspects when it comes to a vehicle's safety rating: crashworthiness — which rates how well a vehicle protects the drivers and passengers in a crash and crash avoidance — which rates the technology the vehicle has to prevent a crash.

Both the 2017 and 2018 Audi Q3 models earned top safety scores in five out of five IIHS crash safety scenarios in which they were tested

While you don't want to see your dream car crashing into a wall, the footage below from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is reassuring, as the Corolla received top marks in crash tests.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent organization that tests vehicles and gives them safety ratings based on their scientific crash prevention resSafety (IIHS) is an independent organization that tests vehicles and gives them safety ratings based on their scientific crash prevention ressafety ratings based on their scientific crash prevention research.

ESP and tire pressure monitoring are standard systems aboard; based on results of independent crash testing by the US organization IIHS, the previous model was already named «Top Safety Pick».

The CR - V was rated «Good» - the highest score available from the IIHS - in side impact testing, roof strength testing, and moderate overlap front crash testing, making it a Top Safety Pick from the organization for the 2012 and 2013 model years.

The Hyundai Tucson from 2010 - 2014 also happens to be one of the safe cars for teenagers recommended by the IIHS, where it was ranked as a Top Safety Pick for its crash test performance in all of those years save 2014.

It's also possible to order the car with a blind spot warning system as well as a forward collision warning system, and the Taurus owns a rating of «Good» in each major IIHS crash test category (making it a Top Safety Pick from 2010 to 2013).

To qualify as an IIHS Top Safety Pick +, vehicles must perform well in the IIHS small overlap front crash test in addition to head - on, side, and rollover tests.

In addition to its «Top Safety Pick» rating from the IIHS for 2012 and 2013, and its 5 - Star overall crash - test rating from the NHTSA for 2012, 2013 and 2014, the Honda CR - V offers a standard reversing camera and a driver's side mirror that helps reveal what is in the left - side blind spot.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its crash test ratings on 12 new small cars.

LT FWD 6 - Speed Manual ECOTEC 1.4 L I4 SMPI DOHC Turbocharged VVT 40/29 Highway / City MPG Awards: * JD Power APEAL Study * 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick Reviews: * Powerful and efficient turbocharged engine generous amount of features excellent crash test scores comfortable and spacious cabin fun to drive.

To qualify for 2016 Top Safety Pick +, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the five IIHS crashworthiness tests and an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.

The new Ford F - 150 SuperCab truck has won the prominent Top Safety Award from the IIHS above all other reviewed trucks earning the highest rating in front crash test!

Like the Taurus, the Forester owned a Top Safety Pick ranking from the IIHS (for the model years 2009 to 2013) due its repeated «Good» rating in front, side, and roof crush crash testing - the latter being an area where Subaru has developed a reputation as a stand - out.

The Volkswagen Jetta had long been a strong performer in crash tests, but the redesign helped cement its status as an IIHS Top Safety Pick (2011 - 2013).

The small overlap test is relatively new at the IIHS — initiated in 2012 — but it is purported to be a much more real - world crash test than the full - frontal crash test that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs, or even the moderate overlap test the IIHS performs.

The 2017 Mazda6 is an IIHS Top Safety Pick + and NHTSA overall 5 - star crash tested vehicle.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently posted ratings for small cars in small overlap front crash tests.

Safety is a particular area where buyers should scrutinize the Mirage: its IIHS crash tests show a clear Achilles» heel, and there's no availability of active safety feaSafety is a particular area where buyers should scrutinize the Mirage: its IIHS crash tests show a clear Achilles» heel, and there's no availability of active safety feasafety features.

Since it is a new model, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash - test ratings aren't available yet.

The Outlander distinguished itself both in crash tests and available safety gear in its Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) rasafety gear in its Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) raSafety (IIHS) ratings.

In the earlier tests of the small cars, half earned a good or acceptable rating for occupant protection in a small overlap crash and qualified for the IIHS Top Safety Pick + designation.

Only one compact out of a dozen earned a «good» rating in the latest round of testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), with the small overlap crash test proving difficult to protect against.

The 2016 Kia Sedona scored a «Good» rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) on each of its crash tests.