In addition to
improved crash protection, the 2017 CX - 9 also offers optional front crash prevention that earns a superior rating.
«Still, the sheer number of this year's winners indicates that automakers have made huge strides to
improve crash protection to achieve Top Safety Pick designation,» Lund says.
Not exact matches
All 2000 and later Maxima and I30 / I35 models manufactured after November 1999 include structural and airbag modifications to
improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule amending Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 213 to
improve the
protection of children seated in child restraint systems during side impact
crashes.
enhance safety through
improved crash avoidance and
protection,
crash and other notification, commercial motor vehicle operations, and infrastructure - based or cooperative safety systems; or
Beginning with 2014 models, the JX35 was renamed the QX60, and both the Pathfinder and QX60 received side curtain airbag and rear door structural modifications to
improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes.
Beginning with the 2017 model year, the A-pillar, door lower hinge pillar, and door sill were reinforced to
improve occupant
protection in small overlap frontal
crashes.
Beginning with models built after January, the Optima's passenger - side door sill, lower door - hinge pillar and toepan were reinforced to
improve occupant
protection in small overlap
crashes.
Beginning with 2004 models, side structural changes were made to
improve occupant
protection in side - impact
crashes in cars equipped with optional side airbags.
Beginning with 2015 models built after February 2015, the front - end structure, door sill, and hinge pillar were modified to
improve occupant
protection in small overlap frontal
crashes.
Beginning with 2015 models built after July 2015, the vehicle's front - end structure and front door hinges were modified to
improve occupant
protection in small overlap frontal
crashes.
All 1997 and later Q45 models manufactured after March 1997 include structural changes to
improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes.
Beginning with 2010 models manufactured after December 2009, structural reinforcements were added to the underbody and the frontal airbags were modified to
improve occupant
protection in frontal offset
crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
Beginning with 2005 models, changes were made to the side curtain and side torso airbags to
improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes.
As occupant
protection in frontal
crashes improves, the relative importance of protecting people in side impacts increases.
The overall
crash score was marginally higher than the outgoing model due to
improved side impact
protection.
Protection in side impacts improves, but most cars tested still afford marginal or poor protection in re
Protection in side impacts
improves, but most cars tested still afford marginal or poor
protection in re
protection in rear
crashes
Beginning with 2013 models, design changes were made to the seat - mounted side torso airbags to
improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes.
However, the automaker earlier this year lengthened the vehicles» side curtain airbags to
improve passenger
protection in small overlap front
crashes.
As well as aiding body rigidity in the corners, it also helps
improve occupant
protection in the event of a
crash.
All 1999 and later GS models manufactured after November 1998 include structural changes to
improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes.
Beginning with 2014 models, structural changes were made to
improve occupant
protection primarily in small overlap frontal
crashes but also in moderate overlap frontal
crashes.
Beginning with 2015 models, the seat - mounted side torso airbags and front door trim were modified to
improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes.
«Manufacturers recognize that this
crash mode poses a significant risk to their customers and have indicated they plan structural and restraint changes to
improve protection in small overlap frontal
crashes,» Lund says.
Modifications were made to the side torso airbags for 2004 and later models built after December 2003 to
improve occupant
protection in side - impact
crashes.
All 9 - 3 models manufactured after December 1998 include structural changes to
improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
Beginning with 2014 models, Subaru made structural changes to
improve occupant
protection in small overlap frontal
crashes.
Beginning with 2008 models, design changes were made to the driver frontal airbag and seat belt to
improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes.
Beginning with 2014 models, the side curtain airbags were lengthened and reprogrammed to deploy in small overlap and moderate overlap frontal
crashes to
improve occupant
protection.
Beginning with 2008 models, side airbags were made standard (they had been optional in 2001 - 07 models), and the rear door trim panels and rear seat belt mounting locations were modified to
improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes.
Beginning with 2014 models, the side curtain and side torso airbags as well as the front seat structure were modified to
improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes.
Acura has also
improved structural
protection, and expects the highest possible
crash ratings in government and insurance industry
crash tests.
Beginning with 2018 models of the sedan, the front bumper was modified slightly to
improve occupant
protection in passenger - side small overlap
crashes.
Beginning with the 2013 model year, the side curtain airbags were lengthened to
improve occupant
protection in small overlap frontal
crashes.
Structural, seat belt, and frontal airbag changes were made beginning with 2005 models to
improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes.
Beginning with 2016 models, the driver's seat belt was modified, and front suspension changes were made to alter left and right wheel movement during small overlap frontal
crashes to
improve occupant
protection.
Beginning with 2018 models built after December 2017, the passenger - side front door hinge pillar and door sill were reinforced to
improve occupant
protection in passenger - side small overlap frontal
crashes.
Later, beginning with 2016 models built after October 2015, the structure was reinforced at the junction between the door sill and hinge pillar to
improve occupant
protection in small overlap
crashes.
Beginning with 2018 Optima models built after January 2018, the passenger - side door sill, lower door hinge pillar, and toepan were reinforced to
improve occupant
protection in such
crashes.
The new model, equipped with more driver assistance and collision avoidance technologies, and boasting an architecture composed of more than half high - strength steel, is likely to dramatically
improve the 2018 Accent's
crash protection.
All 2006 and later Azera models manufactured after April 2006 include roof and floor structural upgrades and side airbag changes to
improve occupant
protection in side - impact
crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
Beginning with 2010 models, design changes were made to the door interior trim to
improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes.
Beginning with 2017 models, the front - end structure and bumper reinforcement were modified to
improve occupant
protection in small overlap and moderate overlap frontal
crashes.
The 2016 ES — including both the ES 350 and the hybrid ES 300h — was modified for
improved protection in small overlap front
crashes.
Beginning with 2006 models, structural modifications were made to
improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes, and starting with 2008 models, side airbags were made standard.
Beginning with 2016 models, the RDX was re-engineered with front - end and occupant compartment structural modifications to
improve occupant
protection in both small overlap and moderate overlap frontal
crashes.
Beginning with 2014 models, the side curtain airbags were lengthened and reprogrammed to deploy in frontal
crashes (in addition to side and rollover
crashes) to
improve occupant
protection.
Beginning with 2006 models manufactured after June 2006, design changes were made to the rear door structure and trim to
improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
We think this is the next step in
improving frontal
crash protection.»
Beginning with 2012 models, the front seat lap / shoulder belts were modified to
improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes.