Not exact matches
A new approach to determining a vehicle's
overall 5 - star
rating that will, for the first time, incorporate advanced crash avoidance technology features, along with
ratings for
crashworthiness and pedestrian protection.
The IIHS awarded the Civic sedan with a
rating of «good» on both frontal and side impact crash tests [26] and lists the Civic as the second - best 2007 small car in
overall crashworthiness.
Based on the results, the Institute evaluates the
crashworthiness of passenger vehicles, assigning each vehicle a
rating from good to poor
overall.
Though the Pacifica received a top - notch
rating for
overall crashworthiness, one of the main reasons it received the Top Safety Pick +
rating was its Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system.
All three small cars earn good
crashworthiness evaluations, and the Sedona is
rated acceptable
overall.
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.»