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The small car already had good ratings for crashworthiness from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, including in the challenging small overlap front crash test.
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The Problem: During crashworthiness testing of the new Chevrolet Caprice PPV (which, like the G8, is derived from the Holden Commodore), GM discovered if the front passenger was a female in the 5th height percentile and the seat placed in its forwardmost position, the seat position sensor would not read correctly.
The Problem: During crashworthiness testing of the new Chevrolet Caprice PPV (which, like the G8, is derived from the Holden Commodore), GM discovered if the front passenger was a female in the 5th height percentile and the seat placed in its forwardmost position, the seat position sensor would not
When it comes to the IIHS determining crashworthiness, ratings range from good, acceptable, and marginal, and are based on five tests, including moderate overlap front, small overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints testing.
The three family - friendly Honda vehicles — each earning the top crashworthiness ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and equipped with a standard rearview camera — were selected out of hundreds of models for excelling in the key areas of safety, convenience features, performance and value.
Finally, folks can depend on the extended - cab Sierra — and Silverado — for passing grades in all IIHS crashworthiness tests; all Sierra and Silverado cab styles have earned 5 - Star Overall Safety Scores from NHTSA.
Euro NCAP has not assessed the Ford Edge yet, but in North America, the crossover has received good crashworthiness ratings both from the IIHS and NHTSA.
The second - generation Ford Fusion is among the safest cars in its segment, a fact attested by the crashworthiness ratings received from both the NHTSA and IIHS.
For improved crashworthiness and to reduce vehicle weight MITSUBISHI Concept - RA features a new body structure using an aluminum space frame made from extruded aluminum sections and die - cast aluminum members, as well as engine hood, fenders and other outer panels made from high impact - resistance and easily recyclable plastic resin.
Mazda5's excellent crashworthiness safety results from both the EU and Japanese NCAP authorities show that it is one of the best in its class at protecting passengers, recognized by winning these highly respected global safety standards.
Based on the results, the Institute evaluates the crashworthiness of passenger vehicles, assigning each vehicle a rating from good to poor overall.
The Toyota Camry received a Top Safety Pick + rating from the IIHS with Good - rated crashworthiness all around, including for small front overlap and side impacts.
The 2017 Mazda CX - 9 earned the top award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, thanks to across - the - board good crashworthiness ratings, a superior - rated front crash prevention system and acceptable - rated headlights.
Power comes from an electric motor mounted low in the rear axle — a position allowing BMW to devote the space under the hood to improved crashworthiness.
In the nearly 20 years since the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) began publishing crashworthiness ratings for consumer information, great progress has been made in reducing the toll from motor vehicle crashes in the United States.
The two vehicles from Nissan Motor Co. earn superior ratings for front crash prevention, as well as good ratings in the five IIHS crashworthiness tests.
ARLINGTON, Va. — The redesigned Mini Countryman, a small car, earns the 2017 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, thanks to good crashworthiness ratings across the board and an optional advanced - rated front crash prevention system.
The 2017 - 18 Mercedes - Benz GLC, a midsize luxury SUV, earns the highest award from IIHS, thanks to good crashworthiness ratings, a superior - rated standard front crash prevention system and available good - or acceptable - rated headlights.
Vehicles qualify for either the TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK award if they have good ratings from IIHS in five crashworthiness tests — small - overlap front, moderate - overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints — and an available front crash prevention system that earns a superior or advanced rating.
The Audi A6's safety has been substantiated by its excellence in crashworthiness, crash avoidance, and crash mitigation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Vehicles qualify for either the Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick + award if they have good ratings from IIHS in five crashworthiness tests — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints — and an available front crash prevention system that earns a superior or advanced rating.
According to the IIHS, the 2018 Volvo XC60 aced the crashworthiness tests and its standard front crash prevention system improved from an advanced to a superior rating.
Overall, the minivan achieved «good» ratings for crashworthiness, and IIHS points out that «the frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head [of the driver] from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.»
Does South Carolina's public policy bar impaired drivers from recovering damages in a crashworthiness case when the plaintiff alleges claims of strict liability and breach of warranty?