Good rear test results and availability
of electronic stability control became a requirement starting with 2007 models, and a good roof strength rating became a deciding factor for the 2010 model year.
«Criteria to win are tough because TOP SAFETY PICK is intended to drive continued improvements such as top crash test ratings and rapid
addition of electronic stability control, which is standard equipment on the TSX,» says Institute president Adrian Lund.
Some years later, the
introduction of electronic stability control — an enhancement of ABS — added that functionality by helping drivers maintain control of their vehicles, and now ESC is preventing thousands of crashes annually in the U.S.
With an efficient accident prevention system
consisting of an electronic stability control, traction control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist for its four - wheel anti-lock disc brakes, a tire - pressure monitoring system, back - up warning system, and full - gear air bags on the front and side areas, there can be no doubt about its excellent safety performance.
All models are now better equipped now, thanks to the standard
fitment of electronic stability control, which was mandated for all new vehicles sold in Australia earlier this year, as well as an upgraded 4.5 - litre turbo - diesel V8 that meets the Euro 5 emissions standard in effect from November 1.
Antilock brakes have been available since the 1980s and are standard on all 2012 model - year and later vehicles because they're an integral
part of electronic stability control, which has been required since 2012.
In the wake of the huge
success of electronic stability control (see «ESC reduces multiple - vehicle crashes as well as single - vehicle ones,» June 13, 2006), expectations for the new features are high.
Government regulations accelerated the
deployment of electronic stability control and, with the latest wave of ADAS technologies and reduced costs, that deployment and trickle down seem to be accelerating across platforms and models.
DIRE NEED TO ACCELERATE DEPLOYMENT OF ECS A major challenge is to accelerate fitment
rates of electronic stability control (ESC), the most important vehicle safety technology since the seatbelt.
The system gives the driver a choice of Comfort, Normal, Sport and Sport Plus modes, to control the
attitude of the electronic stability control system, along with throttle responsiveness, shift behavior and steering assist.
The safety features that the rating team are looking at are the
inclusion of an electronic stability control, that makes throttle and brake adjustments to prevent slipping of wheel and loss of steering control, a lane deviation prevention technology, and a blind spot alerting feature using camera and sensors to warn of unseen pedestrians and vehicles as well.
Criteria to win is tough because the award is intended to drive continued safety improvements such as top crash test ratings and the rapid
addition of electronic stability control, which is standard on the Forester.
The 2015 Dodge SRT Viper GTS might have had a bit of its edge worn down by the
introduction of electronic stability control and traction control (albeit adjustable in the GTS model), but it's still a raw car that must be respected, especially in a track environment.
Good rear test results and
availability of electronic stability control became a requirement starting with 2007 models, and a good roof strength rating became a deciding factor for 2010 models (see Status Report special issue: roof strength, March 24, 2009).
The Malaysian government today announced its intention to legislate for the introduction
of electronic stability control (ESC) on all new vehicles by June 2018.
Safety standards have been improved with the introduction
of electronic stability control (ESC) and a 20 % stronger body structure.
«Criteria to win are tough because Top Safety Pick is intended to drive continued improvements such as good crash test ratings and rapid addition
of electronic stability control, which is standard equipment on 9 of the 11 new winners,» says Institute president Adrian Lund.
The addition
of Electronic stability control (ESC) would likely have prevented this but was not available as standard or as an option on the Nemo.
Ford Motor Company is recalling the 2016 Ford Transit Connect over an issue with the brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) pump that could degrade the performance
of the electronic stability control and related brake systems.