EyeSight, which uses Subaru - developed stereo camera technology, is the highest - rated
front crash prevention system by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The Institute rates models with optional or standard
front crash prevention systems as superior, advanced or basic depending on whether they offer autonomous braking, or autobrake, and, if so, how effective it is in tests at 12 and 25 mph.
The majority of the case study vehicles were 2008 - 12 Volvos (S60, S80, V40, V60, V70, XC60, XC70) with City Safety, a low -
speed front crash prevention system standard on Volvos since the 2008 model year.
All the models listed below have optional
front crash prevention systems except for the Scion iA, the Acura RLX, the Mercedes - Benz E-Class, and all Volvo models, which have standard systems.
IIHS began rating
front crash prevention systems earlier this year after research by its affiliate, the Highway Loss Data Institute, showed that forward collision warning and automatic braking systems are reducing crashes.
For this year, IIHS has tightened its standards by requiring a «Good» or better rating in all five of the crashworthiness categories to earn a «Top Safety Pick» and making an available
front crash prevention system mandatory for all awards.
Due to the company's commitment to safety, the 2016 Toyota Avalon, RAV4, Camry and Prius V each received good ratings in five of the IIHS» crash - worthiness tests, and earned a superior or advanced rating for their available
front crash prevention systems complete with automatic braking.
The Bolt also has an optional
front crash prevention system which was awarded a «Superior» rating, while the lack of engine at the front makes the crumple zones more effective.
The system relies on two cameras mounted to the interior roof behind the windshield, a set - up that leads to lower repair costs than
other front crash prevention systems that rely on equipment embedded in the vehicle exterior.
Using police reports allows researchers to identify front - to - rear crashes in order to
gauge front crash prevention systems» effectiveness specifically for the type of collision they are designed to address.