The previous generation of E-Class Coupe was never specifically tested
for crash safety by Euro NCAP and it's likely that the same will be true of the latest version.
Firstly, Volvo owners rated the brand highly in our 2018 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, and secondly, Volvo is setting new standards
for crash safety in Euro NCAP tests.
The headrest too aggressively pushed my head forward, probably
good for crash safety but not general comfort, and the angle of the bottom part of the seat seemed too steep.
As of this writing, the Mercedes - Benz R - Class has not been
rated for crash safety by the federal government.
To accommodate the steering tilt and telescope function, as well
as for crash safety, the steering shaft u-joint must rotate at an angle.
One of the most difficult design challenges in the development of the all - new Acura NSX was to minimize the front and rear overhangs of the vehicle while managing energy absorption in key
areas for crash safety performance and to maintain desired structural rigidity.
The 1987 Car Book, published by the Center for Auto Safety, rated new
cars for crash safety, fuel economy, preventive maintenance, repair and insurance costs.
The IIHS says the Focus is «Good»
for crash safety in most tests, but only merits an «Acceptable» rating in its small - overlap test.
In government crash tests, the Pathfinder earned an overall score of five stars (out of a possible five)
for crash safety, with four stars for total frontal - impact protection and five stars for total side - impact protection.
As for the sedan, the Cruze hatch is rated by ANCAP at five stars
for crash safety.
In 2010 the C - MAX was awarded the full five stars
for crash safety, but independent crash - test body Euro NCAP took another look at the MPV in 2017 and reduced its score to three stars, reflecting the fact it's an older model without the latest safety technology.