Not only do they offer better
structural crash protection, almost all new cars come with airbags and anti-lock brakes.
Not exact matches
All 2000 and later Maxima and I30 / I35 models manufactured after November 1999 include
structural and airbag modifications to improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
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.
Beginning with 2004 models, side
structural changes were made to improve occupant
protection in side - impact
crashes in cars equipped with optional side airbags.
All 1997 and later Q45 models manufactured after March 1997 include
structural changes to improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes.
Beginning with 2010 models manufactured after December 2009,
structural reinforcements were added to the underbody and the frontal airbags were modified to improve occupant
protection in frontal offset
crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
All 1999 and later GS models manufactured after November 1998 include
structural changes to improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes.
Beginning with 2014 models,
structural changes were made to improve occupant
protection primarily in small overlap frontal
crashes but also in moderate overlap frontal
crashes.
«Manufacturers recognize that this
crash mode poses a significant risk to their customers and have indicated they plan
structural and restraint changes to improve
protection in small overlap frontal
crashes,» Lund says.
All 9 - 3 models manufactured after December 1998 include
structural changes to improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
Beginning with 2014 models, Subaru made
structural changes to improve occupant
protection in small overlap frontal
crashes.
Acura has also improved
structural protection, and expects the highest possible
crash ratings in government and insurance industry
crash tests.
Structural, seat belt, and frontal airbag changes were made beginning with 2005 models to improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes.
All 2006 and later Azera models manufactured after April 2006 include roof and floor
structural upgrades and side airbag changes to improve occupant
protection in side - impact
crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
Beginning with 2006 models,
structural modifications were made to improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes, and starting with 2008 models, side airbags were made standard.
Beginning with 2016 models, the RDX was re-engineered with front - end and occupant compartment
structural modifications to improve occupant
protection in both small overlap and moderate overlap frontal
crashes.
Audi A4s manufactured after February 2002 include
structural changes to improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes.
The car was reengineered and restyled during the 2005 model year so that 2005 models manufactured after October 2004 include
structural changes to improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes.
Beginning with 2004 models, side airbags were added as options and
structural changes were made to improve occupant
protection in side - impact
crashes.
Beginning with 2009 models, frontal airbag, seat belt, and additional
structural modifications were made to further improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes.
All RAV4 models manufactured after December 2003 also include
structural changes to improve occupant
protection in frontal offset
crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
All 2001 and later RAV4 models manufactured after October 2000 include
structural and airbag modifications to improve occupant
protection in frontal offset
crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
Along with the increased
structural rigidity of the platform that aids with occupant
protection, standard safety items included on every new 2017 Nissan GT - R consist of the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) that features dual - stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensors that can vary the rate of air bag inflation based upon seatbelt usage and
crash severity; a pair of side - impact supplemental air bags that are integrated into the front seats so that they move with the driver / front passenger as the seating position is adjusted; roof - mounted curtain side - impact supplemental air bags; energy - absorbing steering column; and LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) to properly secure LATCH - compatible child restraints without having to use the seatbelts.
ARLINGTON, Va. — The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, a midsize sedan, earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest award, Top Safety Pick +, thanks to a
structural upgrade to improve small overlap
protection and the addition of an optional front
crash prevention system.
Beginning with 2013 models,
structural and restraint modifications were made to improve occupant
protection in frontal
crashes.
The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta earns the IIHS Top Safety Pick + award, thanks to a
structural upgrade to improve small overlap
protection and the addition of an optional front
crash prevention system.
Beginning with 2016 models built after October 2016, a
structural brace between the frame and rocker panel was reinforced and deployment guides were added to the side curtain airbags to improve occupant
protection in moderate overlap frontal
crashes.
Beginning with 2013 models,
structural and restraint modifications were made to improve occupant
protection in side impact
crashes.
Beginning with 2007 models manufactured after January 2007,
structural reinforcements were added to the floor ahead of the front seats, and the hard plastic «ramp» bolted underneath the carpeting near the base of the accelerator pedal was modified to improve occupant
protection in frontal offset
crashes.
In 2012, IIHS began rating vehicles for
protection in small overlap
crashes, which involve just the front corner of the vehicle, bypassing the main
structural components.
Standard safety equipment includes: • Advanced Multi-stage Front Air Bags provide nearly instantaneous occupant
protection by matching air bag output to
crash severity • Low - risk Deployment Air Bags are included for smaller and out - of - position occupants • Front Seat - mounted Side Air Bags deploy for enhanced thorax
protection during a side impact • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains with Extended Up Time deploy down to provide all three rows vehicle occupant head
protection during side impact •
Structural Driver and Front Passenger Knee Bolsters control occupant kinematics and reduce leg loads • Available Child Booster Seats for children 4 foot 9 inches (1.45 m) tall and between 48 lbs.
The missing welds can affect the
structural integrity of the vans and could cause problems with occupant
protection in a
crash.