The Accent is mechanically similar to the Kia Rio, but its death rate is a bit higher — 104 — thanks to a poor small
overlap crash rating.
Not exact matches
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety replicated small front -
overlap crashes with seven small SUVs that received good
ratings after the front driver's side corner of the vehicle hit a barrier at 40 mph.
In a statement to CNBC, a Tesla rep said: «Tesla's Model S received the highest
rating in IIHS's
crash testing in every category except for one, the small
overlap front
crash test, where it received the second highest
rating available.
According to the Insurance Institute, the head of the
crash test dummy in the Model S slammed into the steering wheel, which is why IIHS only gave the popular electric car an «acceptable»
rating in the small
overlap test.
This year, IIHS said the 2016 Highlander did a much better job protecting
crash - test dummies in the small -
overlap test, earning it a «Good»
rating and, thus, the TSP + designation.
Of the 32 vehicles tested, 19 earned a Good or Acceptable
rating for small front -
overlap crashes.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Focus a Top Safety Pick
rating, as it scored good (out of a possible poor, marginal, acceptable and good) in all
crash tests except the small
overlap front test, in which it scored acceptable.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also gave the Fusion its coveted «Top Safety Pick +»
rating, following an «acceptable»
rating in the small -
overlap front
crash test.
Requirements for the Top Safety Pick + award include «Good»
ratings in the IIHS» moderate
overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests; either a «Good» or «Acceptable»
rating in the difficult small
overlap front
crash test» and at least a «Basic»
rating for front
crash prevention technology.
During this stringent front -
overlap test, the IIHS found that the 2016 Kia Sorento had minimal intrusion into the driver's space, and significantly improved control of the dummy's motion compared with the 2014 - 2015 Kia Sorento, which received «Poor»
ratings for the small
overlap front
crash test.
Safety The Q70 has a five - star overall
crash - test
rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned top scores of good in moderate -
overlap front, side, rear and roof - strength tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Safety The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Chevrolet Cruze its top
rating of good for its performance in moderate -
overlap and side - impact
crash tests.
The Toyota RAV4 is also an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick, having received the institute's highest
rating of good (on a scale of poor, marginal, acceptable and good) in side and small - and moderate -
overlap frontal
crash tests, along with tests of its roof strength, head restraints and seats.
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 received a «Poor»
rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in its rigorous small -
overlap crash test.
To earn a Top Safety Pick + designation, vehicles must score a good
rating in the moderate
overlap front, side, rollover, and rear
crash tests, in addition to an acceptable or good
rating in the newer, more challenging small
overlap front test.
Moderate
overlap frontal
ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volkswagen / Audi as part of frontal
crash test verification.
The small
overlap frontal
crash test
ratings also apply to the sedan version of the Outback, known as the Legacy, also redesigned for 2015 and similarly modified in 2018.
The small
overlap frontal
crash test
ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the Golf, known as the Golf SportWagen, introduced in the 2015 model year as a replacement for the Jetta SportWagen.
The passenger - side small
overlap frontal
crash test
ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the Golf, known as the Golf SportWagen, introduced in the 2015 model year as a replacement for the Jetta SportWagen.
Moderate
overlap frontal
ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Fiat Chrysler as part of frontal
crash test verification.
The moderate
overlap frontal
crash test
ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the Golf, known as the Golf SportWagen, introduced in the 2015 model year as a replacement for the Jetta SportWagen.
Driver - side small
overlap frontal
ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volkswagen / Audi as part of frontal
crash test verification.
To qualify for 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK, a vehicle must earn good
ratings in the driver - side small
overlap front, moderate
overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as an advanced or superior
rating for front
crash prevention.
The moderate
overlap frontal
crash test
ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the Legacy, known as the Outback, also redesigned for 2015.
Moderate
overlap frontal
ratings are assigned by the Institute based on two tests conducted by Nissan as part of frontal
crash test verification.
Passenger - side small
overlap frontal
ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volkswagen as part of frontal
crash test verification.
The small
overlap frontal
crash test
ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the Legacy, known as the Outback, also redesigned for 2015.
Moderate
overlap frontal
ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Subaru as part of frontal
crash test verification.
Driver - side small
overlap frontal
ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Toyota as part of frontal
crash test verification.
The MKZ got the maximum «Good»
rating for moderate
overlap front impact, side
crash, roof strength and head restraints & seats.
Passenger - side small
overlap frontal
ratings are assigned by the Institute based a test conducted by Hyundai of an Elantra GT as part of frontal
crash test verification.
Driver - side small
overlap frontal
ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mazda as part of frontal
crash test verification.
Moderate
overlap frontal
ratings are assigned by the Institute based on two tests of the Elantra conducted by Hyundai as part of frontal
crash test verification.
To earn Top Safety Pick, vehicles must achieve good
ratings in the driver - side small
overlap front, moderate
overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests; earn an advanced or superior
rating for front
crash prevention; and also have at least acceptable -
rated headlights.
The two - door Wrangler earned a Marginal
rating in the Institute's newer, small -
overlap frontal - offset test (which concentrates
crash forces on a smaller section of the front bumper), but in fairness, most compact SUVs have done poorly in this test.
In
crash testing conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Santa Fe earned a top «Good»
rating in moderate -
overlap frontal - offset, side - impact and roof - strength tests and a second - lowest «Marginal»
rating in the small -
overlap frontal - offset test.
To qualify for the 2018 Top Safety Pick + award, vehicles must earn a good
rating in the driver - side small
overlap front, moderate
overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests; an acceptable or good
rating in the passenger - side small
overlap test; an advanced or superior
rating for front
crash prevention; and a good headlight
rating.
The
ratings bring to 16 the number of small SUVs the Institute has evaluated in the passenger - side small
overlap front test, which was introduced in 2017 to encourage manufacturers to offer the same level of protection for front - seat passengers as drivers in this type of
crash.
Five small SUVs earn good
ratings from IIHS for occupant protection in a passenger - side small
overlap front
crash.
Both models received a
rating of good in all IIHS
crash test modes and a top score of good in the Insurance Institute's new small
overlap front
crash test.
According to the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Lexus CT 200h earns good
ratings in all
crash tests including the small front
overlap and it's a Top Safety Pick + with a superior
rating for forward
crash prevention.
In order to earn a 2016 Top Safety Pick award, a vehicle is required to earn no less than five good
ratings in moderate
overlap front, small
overlap front, side impact, roof strength, and head restraints, along with a basic
rating for front
crash prevention.
IIHS evaluated seven 2018 model year vehicles in its passenger - side small
overlap crash test, five of which garnered good
ratings, including the BMW X1, Mitsubishi Outlander, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and Jeep Compass.
Second, while the Journey earns a «good»
rating for most of the Insurance Institute Highway Safety
crash tests, it ranked as poor in the small front
overlap test.
In order to qualify for a Top Safety Pick, a vehicle has to earn the highest
rating on five of the crashworthiness tests, which consists of side
crash tests, roof strength, head restraints, moderate
overlap front and small
overlap front.
The Nissan Murano and Jeep Wrangler four - door got the highest, or «good,»
rating in the latest round of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety small
overlap crash tests.
The CR - V was
rated «Good» - the highest score available from the IIHS - in side impact testing, roof strength testing, and moderate
overlap front
crash testing, making it a Top Safety Pick from the organization for the 2012 and 2013 model years.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that the Mirage generally
crashes well — but the Poor
rating for the small
overlap front test raises an eyebrow.
The Colorado boasts and overall NHTSA safety
rating of 4 stars, and scored Good in the moderate front
overlap test, though the headlights are
rated poor and front
crash prevention as basic.
To qualify for the 2018 award, vehicles must earn a good
rating in the driver - side small
overlap front, moderate
overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests; an advanced or superior
rating for front
crash prevention; and an acceptable or good headlight
rating.