The Saab 9 - 3 and Volvo C70 earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick award for
superior crash protection in the first tests the Institute has conducted of 10 midsize convertible models.
The Institute introduced the award in 2012 to recognize models with
superior crash protection.
To reward 2013 models with
superior crash protection, IIHS has created the Top Safety Pick + award, with the + indicating good or acceptable performance in the new small overlap test.
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Saab 9 - 3 and Volvo C70 earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for
superior crash protection in the first tests the Institute has conducted of 10 midsize convertible models.
Not exact matches
Independent
crash tests have shown
superior side impact
protection.
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Protection... Side - on collisions make up one in three car crashes — therefore, offering superior side impact protection has always been one of our top p
Protection... Side - on collisions make up one in three car
crashes — therefore, offering
superior side impact
protection has always been one of our top p
protection has always been one of our top priorities.
Safety While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not tested the 2014 X5, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the SUV its top rating of good in its first two tests and called its front -
crash protection superior (additional
crash tests hadn't been performed as of publication).
Both models also received a top score of
superior in its front
crash protection test.
To qualify as a 2016 Safety Pick +, a vehicle is required to earn good ratings in the five crashworthiness tests, which are the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints, as well as receive an advanced or
superior rating for front
crash protection.
ARLINGTON, Va. — Five minivan models have earned the 2011 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, standing out from competitors for
superior protection in rollover
crashes.
The all - new subcompact Scion was given the award as a result of its
superior performance in IIHS
crash testing and its standard front
crash protection technology.
In addition to improved
crash protection, the 2017 CX - 9 also offers optional front
crash prevention that earns a
superior rating.
To achieve a Top Safety Pick + designation, a vehicle must have a good rating in the five occupant
protection tests and an advanced or
superior rating for an available front
crash prevention system.
The only significant styling difference — apart from small details — is to the front styling, changed mostly to allow for
superior crash test
protection.
The 2017 Corolla qualifies for a Top Safety Pick + award with a good rating for occupant
protection in a small overlap
crash and a
superior rating for front
crash prevention.
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe qualifies for the top award from IIHS, thanks to improved small overlap front
crash protection and an available automatic braking system that earns a
superior rating.
Luckily if the headlights do let you down and you do have a front - end smash, the Chevrolet Malibu scored a
superior rating for front
crash protection with optional equipment.
Aside from the power source, the i3 is a vehicle you would covet — it has a striking shape, an aluminum chassis and the interior is constructed using carbon - fibre reinforced plastic, an extremely strong yet lightweight material that provides
superior protection for the i3's occupants in the event of a
crash.