IIHS recently completed front,
side and rear crash test evaluations of eight small SUV models.
The number of vehicles earning the annual award has more than doubled, as manufacturers improve front,
side and rear crash protection and offer electronic stability control.
Advanced Structural Safety A special steel unibody structure with a 2 - system load path structure allows the Clarity Electric to efficiently absorb front,
side and rear crash energy, distributing crash loads through the structure while helping to retain the integrity of the passenger cabin.
The Giulia's much - hyped new architecture, which Alfa boasted set a lap record for mid-size sedans at the Nürburgring's Nordschleife in testing, failed the EU's front,
side and rear crash tests, supplier sources told Automotive News Europe.
This reflects the improvements manufacturers have been making in
the side and rear crash protection afforded by their newer cars (most vehicles have afforded good occupant protection in frontal crashes for several years).
The IIHS came up with an award program called «Top Safety Pick» in 2005 as a way to annually make news when cars received «top ratings» — not «Good» ratings, according to the timeline on the IIHS website — in the three categories the IIHS rated at that time (front,
side and rear crash tests).
The Jeep Wrangler, made by Fiat Chrysler, didn't win a «Top Safety Pick» because it offered only «marginal»
side and rear crash protection, the institute said in a statement.
The 2011 (and 2010) Ford Taurus is designated a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, meaning it scored the institute's highest rating (Good) in front,
side and rear crash tests and a roof - strength test, and that it comes with a standard electronic stability system.
Safety & Reliability The Acura TSX gets the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest score, Good, in front,
side and rear crash tests.
In 2009, the TSX was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, having earned the highest score of Good in front,
side and rear crash tests.
To earn the rating, cars must receive top scores of Good in front,
side and rear crashes, as well as pass roof - strength tests that measure rollover protection.
However, the Wrangler offers only marginal protection in
side and rear crashes, so it's not a recommended choice.
Thirty - four vehicles earn the Institute's top award for 2008 for good protection in front,
side and rear crashes and available electronic stability control.
The award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front,
side and rear crashes based on ratings in the Institute's tests.
This award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front,
side and rear crashes based on ratings in IIHS tests.
Most new small cars now earn good ratings in frontal crash tests but not when it comes to
side and rear crashes.
Not exact matches
As they entered Becketts, Kvyat lost the
rear slightly
and crashed into the
side of Sainz's car, spinning both around
and causing his team - mate to retire.
Physics would seem to say say that a
rear crash, frontal
crash and side crash all would have different pressures exerted on the child....
«According to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, approximately one in four of all motor vehicle
crashes that involve children occur from the
side,
and these
crashes result in a significantly higher injury rate than front or
rear crashes.»
Meanwhile, a second testing agency, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, has given the Chevrolet Volt a «G,» the highest safety score possible, after
side crash tests on the front,
side,
rear and rollovers.
The new body structure is 25 percent stiffer than the old E46 3 - series, the main goal being to enhance
crash performance, particularly in the new federal 50 - mph,
rear - end offset
crash and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
side - impact test.
Safety In
crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Equus earned top scores in front,
side, roof - strength
and rear tests.
Safety The 2012 Q5 received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest score, Good, in frontal offset,
side - impact,
rear - impact,
and roof - strength
crash tests, making it a Top Safety Pick.
Safety, Reliability & Mileage Acadias built after January 2011 are Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Picks, meaning they scored the institute's highest rating «Good» in all four
crash tests the institute performs: front,
side, rollover
and rear,
and have standard electronic stability systems.
This hiring, according to the publication, comes as sources within FCA suppliers state that the new Giulia had repeatedly, «failed to pass internal front,
side,
and rear crash tests.»
Front
and rear crash tests of the sedan received top marks of Good, while
side tests produced Marginal ratings, which are second worst.
Safety The 2012 A6 received a 2012 Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, reflecting Good overall ratings in the frontal - offset
and side - impact
crash tests, roof - strength test,
and rear - impact neck - protection evaluation.
Safety, Features & Pricing In
crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the X5 scored the top mark, Good, in front,
side and rear impacts.
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 2013 BMW X5 received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest rating of Good in front -,
side -
and rear - impact
crash tests.
Safety, Features & Options In
crash tests by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, the Optima earned top marks in front,
side,
rear and roof - strength evaluations, earning IIHS» Top Safety Pick status.
Safety The Toyota Corolla performed well in
crash tests, earning the top score of Good in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's moderate - overlap frontal,
side,
rear and roof - strength tests.
Safety, Reliability & Changes The RAV4 scored the highest rating, Good, in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal - offset,
side - impact
and rear crash tests.
Safety & Reliability The C70 scores the highest rating, Good, in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal offset
and side - impact
crash tests, as well as for
rear -
crash protection.
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.
S4.1 The portions described in S4.2 of the following components of vehicle occupant compartments shall meet the requirements of S4.3: Seat cushions, seat backs, seat belts, headlining, convertible tops, arm rests, all trim panels including door, front,
rear,
and side panels, compartment shelves, head restraints, floor coverings, sun visors, curtains, shades, wheel housing covers, engine compartment covers, mattress covers,
and any other interior materials, including padding
and crash - deployed elements, that are designed to absorb energy on contact by occupants in the event of a
crash.
Safety In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
crash tests, the CX - 9 earned the top score, Good, in frontal
and side - impact tests
and Marginal in roof strength
and rear - impact tests.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Altima four stars for frontal
crash protection for front passenger
and driver,
side rear passenger,
and rollover protection,
and three stars for
side driver impact protection.
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.
This list of these most important
and crucial safety aspects of this aristocratic Honda Civic sedan includes driver
and passenger
side SRS air bags, for enhanced protection in case of a
crash, an ABS along with EBD
and Brake Assist for proficient braking
and handling, front fog lamps for better visibility, adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners, a security alarm system for avoiding any unauthorized entry into this sedan, a keyless entry with answer back mode for added protection, an engine immobilizer to avoid thefts, auto door locks for added security of the passengers seated inside, a
rear window defogger
and defroster to give the driver a clear view of the
rear vehicles, all power windows with driver
side getting a one touch automatic up / down window with a pinch guard, child proof locks for
rear doors for better protection
and safety of the children, a day
and night internal
rear view mirror to avoid the high beams of the other vehicles, a wave key
and a dual horn as well.
Seat - mounted
side airbags
and a Safety Canopy ® System are standard,
and select models have an available knee airbag for the driver,
and inflatable
rear outboard safety belts, which help distribute
crash - force energy across more of the torso area than a traditional belt.2
Safety features include front
and side airbags for both driver
and passenger,
side curtain head impact airbags, 3 - point safety belts for all seating positions, 4 - wheel anti-lock brakes, daytime LED running lights, electronic stability control, blind spot monitoring,
rear traffic alert, park distance control
and intelligent
crash response system with emergency braking.
The IIHS annually recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front,
side, rollover
and rear crashes based on good rating in a series of tests conducted by the Institute.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
crash test results in 2001 gave the IS 300 the maximum five stars in the
Side Driver
and Side Rear Passenger categories,
and four stars in the Frontal Driver
and Frontal Passenger categories.
The International Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 2013 A4 in the highest possible rating of» «good»» across the board on the frontal offset test,
side impact test, roof strength test
and rear crash test.
The vehicle comes standard with driver,
side,
side head, passenger
and rear head airbags, in order to protect all angles of the vehicle from potential glass
and other debris in the event of a
crash.
Side crash results were four out of five stars for both front
and rear seats.
Audi R8
rear diffuser
and rear wing Bugatti Veryon
side sill Catamaran spinnaker poles
and chutes Catamaran
and dinghy / yacht mast or boom repairs Cube mountain bike frame Carbon racing cycle wheels
and road bike carbon frame repairs Ducatti desmosdici
crash damaged
rear hugger, front mudguard
and instrument binnacle / inner nose fairing.
View of the vehicle after the
crash with front door (
and rear door sheet metal) removed, showing the
side airbags
and damage to the occupant compartment.
The window sticker notes the safety rating of the vehicle overall, in a front - impact
crash for both driver
and passenger,
side impact
crash for both front
and rear seat occupants,
and the vehicle's risk of rolling over.