Each motorist has his own preferences when choosing a car - someone likes speed, others value cross-country ability more, but absolutely everyone agrees on one thing - safety is above all. insurance institute road safety The United States annually publishes a list of the most safe cars, which presents only the most reliable models. Today we will talk about the best representatives this list, which includes both luxurious premium cars and modest models that are quite accessible to a wide range of people. The safest car in the world - what is it?
No. 10 - Kia Forte
The rating of the safest cars opens affordable sedan Kia Forte, known to Russian motorists under the name Cerato. The upgraded two-liter engine of the 2018 model produces the same 147 horsepower, but has become more economical, thanks in large part to the use of the new Intelligent Variable Transmission, which was developed by Kia Motors. For a hundred this one is quite powerful power unit consumes only 6.72 liters.
Safety is thought out in every detail, the number of airbags rolls over, and the body came out remarkably strong. The interior in top trim levels is not inferior to luxury brands, and a roomy trunk and good ground clearance make the car suitable not only for urban pavement.
No. 9 - Kia Soul
Another Kia - the company consistently relies on the safety and comfort of the driver and passengers. New Kia Soul got a more sporty and aggressive design, although it remained the same inexpensive car for the whole family. High-quality assembly and excellent materials from which the machine body is made make it really reliable and safe, which the manufacturer did not fail to confirm with an amazing five-year warranty.
A 1.6-liter turbocharged engine allows you to squeeze out of this modest crossover a lot of power, and the interior has become a little larger and much more comfortable. The multimedia filling did not let us down either - during the trip, each crew member will find something to their liking
#8 Subaru Impreza
A cult among street racers, Subaru is beautiful not only for its speed and handling, but also for its excellent safety level. Depending on the configuration, you can get at your disposal both an affordable city car and a premium or sports sedan, but the reliability and protection in any of these options will be on top.
Particular attention was paid to the novelty electronic stuffing, in addition to an infinite number of various stabilizers and assistants, the driver now has a luxury multimedia system. Each of the 152 horses under the hood will give you a lot of unforgettable emotions.
No. 7 - Hyundai Santa Fe
The list of the safest cars in 2018-2019 also included the base Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport, but the first one is much more common on our roads, so let's talk about it. Crossover, more like full SUV, in Russia it is especially relevant - while the modest sedans of the South Korean manufacturer suffer from the domestic roadway, Santa Fe is not afraid of off-road and feels great in the city.
The buyer can choose a two-liter Gas engine or a 2.2-liter diesel, but what is unchanged is a serious 255 horsepower. Paired with a 6-band manual or automatic transmission, the crossover produces amazing dynamics and handling, and its safety is legendary, you can often see the results of a collision of this handsome man with another car, when the bumper of the first one is slightly damaged, and the second is just right to go for scrap.
No. 6 - Subaru Legacy
Another Subaru in our ranking of the safest cars in the world. The sixth generation Legacy has been the epitome of all the best practices of the brand around this model for many years. For those who value status in a car in the first place, a 2.5-liter variant and 176 horses are offered, but for lovers of adrenaline, 3.6 liters and 256 hp are suitable. Four-wheel drive Symmetrical AWD provides an incredible level of control, so that fans of aggressive driving still consider the Legacy the benchmark in its class.
The exterior design has undergone minimal change, and inside the quality of materials and thoughtfulness of ergonomics has grown a little more. Noise isolation, which for a long time was at a mediocre level relative to other aspects, has received a new implementation and now even at a speed of 180 km / h the pilot feels extremely comfortable.
No. 5 - Toyota Camry
What safety rating can do without the legendary Toyota Camry? This car has been a symbol for many years. high class and success, and only the lazy did not speak about its reliability and comfort. On Russian market this car is delivered exclusively to Japanese assembly, which is also important.
Up to a hundred, the novelty accelerates in 9 seconds, which is unlikely to be to the taste of those who like to take off from a traffic light, but this car was created for other purposes. Although it’s quite possible to get drunk on it - the ceiling is set at around 210 km / h, but fans of vehicle modernization squeeze much more out of the car.
#4 - Genesis G90 
A full-size sedan from the Hyundai sub-brand, equipped with the most powerful hardware and stuffed with state-of-the-art electronics. Appearance will appeal to those who appreciate first of all harmony and solidity. The interior is to match - only premium materials, all conceivable functionality, and the space suggests that this is a slightly reduced limousine in size.
Such a handsome man also costs a lot - from 4,500,000 rubles, but given the minimum 315-strong iron under the hood, the price does not raise questions. Seriously, impressively, safely.
No. 3 - Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The top three in terms of safety opens the legendary E-Class from Mercedes. Anyone who has ever sat in such a car knows how difficult it is to transfer to something less comfortable after it. Who at least once got into an accident on such a liner will not let you lie that changing to less safe cars already seems to be an unacceptable risk.
The fresh E-Class has become even more stylish, even more premium and dynamic, and fans of the brand lined up in long queues around branded showrooms. Yes, it costs a lot, but comfort and safety are not something worth saving on.
No. 2 - Mercedes-Benz GLC
The new GLK has become noticeably more elegant, due to major updates in vehicle aerodynamics. The body is made of lightweight but extremely durable aluminum, which helped both reduce the overall weight of the machine and increase its reliability and safety. The interior has become even more solid and stylish, dashboard received at its disposal a new 8-inch LCD screen with touch control.
The GLK 350 comes with a 3.5 liter V6 engine on the 302 horsepower, and the GLK 250, as always, is more modest, but also at its best - a four-cylinder gasoline 2.1 liter for 200 horses. Such beauties cost about $40,000, but what did you want from Mercedes?
No. 1 - BMW 5 series
It is surprising that from year to year the products of the Bavarian auto giant are at the top of the ranking, and it is always the 5 series. Why do three or seven lose in the safety rating? Perhaps it's a matter of balance. If the engineers of the junior series keep in mind the limited budget of a potential client and the features of maneuverable city cars, and when developing the seven, the emphasis is on premium and comfort, then it is the five that gets carte blanche to fine-tune each aspect to the maximum.
Extremely stylish, incredibly comfortable and quite expensive - it's all about new five, the winner of the next rating of the safest cars in 2018-2019.
More than a million people die in road traffic accidents every year. This suggests that many cars are simply unreliable, and there is always a risk of becoming another victim of an accident. Therefore, when choosing a used car, do not be lazy and study the car safety rating. In this article, we will tell you what indicators are used to judge the reliability of a car and present the models that occupy the first positions in the top of the safest.
Car safety criteria
What is the difference between reliable cars and unreliable ones? Let's figure it out. Experts identify several key indicators:
- Vehicle class and weight. The higher these parameters, the more chances the car and passengers have to escape during an accident. In the event of a road collision, the strapped members of the trip are subjected to a much lower load. What is logical (physics lesson, grade 7). This fact is confirmed by numerous tests and real life cases. By this criterion, large SUVs in full size and heavy sedans (executive class) certainly win Jeep type Grand Cherokee, BMW X7 and KIA Quoris.
- Model age. In modern bodies produced after 2016, additional power elements are built in so that the impact in a collision falls on them, and the speed is smoothly extinguished. At the same time, the frame of the new models is characterized by maximum strength, as it is made of the highest quality steel. Meaning modern design frames is that even with a gigantic load, they retain sufficient space to the body, thereby minimizing damage. Such additional elements possess, for example, Lexus GX, Nissan Patrol Mitsubishi Pajero.
- Chassis. IN modern models The chassis plays the role of a stabilizer for the car when cornering and, if necessary, reduces the driving speed. Security depends on how details are perceived steering, location of the center of gravity and valkost. Best in this category show themselves Nissan Maxima And Volkswagen Passat. Since 2015, when they were still at the bottom of the ranking, everything has changed a lot. Already in 2016, both models made themselves known, demonstrating a well-coordinated chassis response in a frontal impact.
- Electronics. The presence of heated windows, mirrors, video review, monitoring of signs, zones and markings on the road, electric dynamics control is also an important factor that will help prevent an accident.
Relying on this list, the title of the most reliable is given to the modern heavy car with high-quality control and full electronic equipment.
The safest places in the car
There is an opinion that the least dangerous place- Behind the driver. Like, before an accident, the driver tries to avoid a collision and taxis away from himself. But not everyone agrees with this opinion. In 2016, a group of Australian scientists concluded that it is safest to sit next to the driver, on the right. It's all about the presence of airbags and pretensioner belts that can protect in a collision. True, this fact does not apply to old models before 2000. There are also side impacts, when even the most advanced protection in the front seat will not save. Therefore, it is worth relying only on the will of fate.
According to the same Australian studies, sitting in the middle rear seat is 25% safer than the other two. According to the WHO (World Health Organization), about 3 thousand people die in road accidents every day, and only one tenth of them are passengers in the middle rear seat. However, if you decide that now your place is in the back, then remember that you need to buckle up. Unless, of course, you want to ensure yourself in the event of an accident a direct flight through Windshield and become one tenth.
How to do a car safety check
Vehicle safety checks are the responsibility of national organizations. The most popular of them - Euro NCAP in Europe and IIHS in the USA. They test with their own unique checks. For example, the most severe crash test is considered to be an imitation of a frontal impact with an offset.
In 2016, the IIHS announced that in order to win the highest award (getting into the TOP list), the requirements have become even tougher. The cars needed to get the highest scores in all test indicators, plus acquire autonomous system braking. Thanks to this, many car brands in the 16th year showed much better results than in previous years. These requirements of organizations are valid to this day.
Top 10 safe models according to Euro NCAP and IIHS
Of course, the Infiniti Safety Shield (50-element system) determines the high level of car safety. True, it is available only on Sport and Hi-Tech models. This is a large set of options that can maintain distance, warn and prevent lane departure and collision, detect objects outside the mirror zone and obstacles that are approaching from the side if you are moving. in reverse. This also includes the intelligent cruise control system for driving on low speed. Any of these functions can be easily disabled by the driver using the menu. Although, when they can be superfluous?
Volkswagen Passat
The Germans learned from their past mistakes and made a fairly durable car. Now the Passat has been upgraded with shock-prevention options and an auto-braking system. In addition, the overall rigidity of the body has increased, which helped the model perform well during an offset frontal impact. The price of such reliability, released after 2016, is from 1 million in the secondary market.
Subaru (Impreza)
The latest safety developments are incorporated into every WRX / WRX STI. in the best way to defeat the danger, the creators consider it a complete exception. To realize this slogan, a high-quality power package has been developed, which includes the action of dynamic stabilization on the roads and an optimized distribution of torque. Subaru is also distinguished by the presence of a strong and rigid body frame and airbags for the knees.
Lexus IS 300h
Although this car takes first place in the safety rating, its performance is rather uneven. In terms of adult safety, she scored 91% out of 100%, children - 85%, and only up to 66% are the indicators. electronic security. The thing is that Lexus does not have an electronic speed limiter. But despite this, the car does not lose popularity in the market. It is quite attractive thanks to the integrated dynamics management system, ventilated brakes, a set of eight airbags, a reinforced rigid body frame and ergonomic seats, which significantly increase the safety of the trip members.
Kia carens
The Korean car from the PMV line scored 94% in the driver safety category and 64% in the pedestrian safety category. In her new version several intelligent electronic safety assistants have appeared to assist the driver - distance control, for example, and speed limiting.
Jeep Cherokee
Specialists tested the Longitude package of this model. The car turned out to be excellent packages electronic assistants, which help maintain the distance to the car and respond to camera and radar data in auto mode. The special assistant will also let you know if you cross road markings. True, on Russian road it's not always nice.
Maserati Ghibli
Maserati took the palm from several models of Audi, BMW and Merce. According to Euro NCAP criteria it was also marked above 90%. In a premium car, front crash protection has been worked out for all 100, there are side airbags to protect the chest and head. There is also an ESC and a speed control system.
Mercedes E-class
New models of Mercedes cars have stepped forward significantly. Of the interesting - electronic assistants help to maintain the necessary distance to the car in front, and also control the speed so that it does not exceed 130 km / h, even if the markings are not visible at all.
Mazda 6
This Mazda definitely deserved its leadership in the ratings, according to the test results, it showed a high preparation score. It is packed with a superb electronics package and performs perfectly on the road. The equipment includes six airbags, a kit responsible for dynamic stabilization, a new sky-active technology. With all this, the body remains light and durable. Candy - the highest level of protection!
Volvo S60 and S80
Absolute leadership belongs to Volvo. The manufacturer's models received the highest scores in all types of testing. What can I say, the magnificence of the car rolls over - it is remarkable and beautiful driving performance, and excellent safety with airbags of all types, speed control, markings, dynamic stabilization and others.
Road safety is a very important aspect modern life. Not only the driver, but also pedestrians want to be safe, but we will talk about them another time. In the event of unusual situations on the road, especially emergency or extreme ones, the car's security system plays an excellent role, which significantly mitigates the consequences of any collision. To determine how safe a car is, today there are several safe car ratings that are watched by many motorists from around the world.
Each rating can only conditionally assess the safety of a particular car, because there are a huge number of factors in a car that affect the safety of a car. Despite all these difficulties, we will now find out which car is the safest in the world.
Today, there are fairly well-known world ratings that objectively assess the level of safety of each test car.
IIHS Vehicle Safety Rating
The IIHS rating is considered quite serious and authoritative in automotive world. The ratings of the American community IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) publish fairly transparent car ratings, from which it is clearly visible which car is safer and which is less, there is a clear rating system.
In general, it is believed that the most authoritative car safety ratings are made in the USA, and this is no coincidence, because in the States, starting from the 70s, they began to pay Special attention on the safety of cars, and in order to evaluate the car on a safety scale, they carried out objective, to this day, crash tests, which clearly show what happens to the car in a collision. Thanks to crash tests, it is easy to determine which the safest car in the world.
The IIHS organization conducts crash tests on many makes and models of cars, and then groups the results of the studies into rankings of the safest cars in the world. There are various headings: annual, for the entire history and other ratings.
IIHS is an insurance organization, as its name suggests (Insurance), so they also have ratings based on claims from some car owners to the insurer. Information based on insurance claims is of interest to US residents, and safety data based on crash tests are of interest to the whole world.
Typically, the IIHS safety testing program includes frontal impacts, side impacts, trunk impacts, and others. In addition, the test results show which place in the car is considered the safest.
Relatively recently, at the end of 2012, the IIHS Top Safety Pick crash test was carried out, in which it was found the safest car in the world. The entire rating includes 115 car models, but we will consider the leaders:
- Fiat 500 is recognized as the safest car among subcompact cars; Ford Fiesta; Honda Fit And Toyota Yaris;
- among compact cars Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Cruze became the safest, Chevrolet Volt and Ford Focus;
- among midsize cars Chevrolet Malibu, Audi A3, Buick Verano, Chrysler 200;
- among mid-size luxury cars, the Audi A4, Acura TL, Acura TSX took the lead in terms of safety;
- the safest full-size family cars recognized Buick LaCrosse, Chrysler 300, Buick Regal, Dodge Charger;
- BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Sedan recognized as the safest full-size luxury cars Cadillac CTS, Hyundai Equus;
- among mid-size SUVs recognized as the safest Dodge Journey Chevrolet Equinox, Dodge Durango, Ford Edge;
- the safest among mid-size luxury SUVs - Audi Q5, Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, BMW X3;
- The safest full-size SUVs are: Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia;
- the safest minivans - Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Honda Odyssey;
- the safest full-size pickups are Honda Ridgeline, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra.
If we analyze statements of claim from car owners, the safest were Porsche 911, Chevrolet Corvette, and the most unsafe are Toyota Yaris and Suzuki SX4.
NHTSA Safety Rating
NHTSA evaluates cars based on crash test results, but in most cases, this organization tests cars that are not very popular in the US and Canada. As a rule, the NHTSA ratings in their first places contain the same models that took the first places in the rankings from the IIHS.
EuroNCAP safe car rating
European researchers are also keeping up with the Americans in terms of car safety ratings. Europe is dominated by the EuroNCAP (European New Car Assessment Program) organization, which was founded in 1997. Ratings are also based on crash test data, but other factors are also analyzed.
- among compact cars - Chevrolet Aveo;
- in the golf class - Ford Focus;
- among SUVs - Audi Q3;
- among cars for the whole family - Volvo V60;
- among compact vans - Mercedes B-class.
Other car safety ratings
Now we will look at less serious ratings, since they are based on slightly different data, that is, these ratings are a little subjective. For example, the rating of safe cars from Forbs, this rating is rather frivolous, but it interests a lot of people. So, according to Forbes magazine, the safest car in the world adopted by the Audi A6, followed by the BMW 5 Series, Infiniti EX 35, Mercedes E Class and Volvo S60.
These cars are quite expensive, so it's no wonder that their safety is very poor. high level. But in the case of Forbes, car safety studies are all advertising and marketing ploys to show potential buyers which cars to buy. By the way, there is an interesting machine, Humanix iSAVE-SC1, it has many of its own individual features, and most main feature external airbags are considered.
When choosing a car, many drivers set certain criteria. Someone likes fast models, the other prefers , the third group is looking for a car with large trunk… But almost all car owners agree that the vehicle must be safe. And automakers spend a lot of money on creating truly reliable cars. The best of them were reflected in the rating of the leader of autotests - the IIHS company. The ratings portal introduces the Top Safety+ winners.
How are safety tests done?
This test is called a crash test. Its purpose is to determine how the vehicle behaves in collisions with various objects, and what needs to be done to improve the safety of passengers and the driver. Evaluation is carried out by performing one or more strikes against an obstacle on the middle or high speed: frontal collision, side impact, entry into rear bumper. Priority is given head-on collision, as it is the most lethal.
An early crash test barrier was a concrete wall, but in the 21st century it has given way to a deformable barrier that mimics natural obstacles and oncoming traffic. A car with mannequins of a man, a woman and a child is pushed into it. The whole process is monitored by a system of sensors on cars and mannequins, which transmit information about the results of control measurements to a computer and a high-speed digital camera that will record the accident in the smallest details inaccessible to the human eye. All the information collected will be analyzed and, if necessary, changes will be made to the design, strengthening potentially dangerous elements.
Crash tests can break more than one car. Safety is a thoughtful and painstaking work of engineers. No model will be released until the probability of survival is at least 75%.
Safety rating by nominations
Below is a brief overview of cars in different size categories. Let's start with the smallest cars and finish with real giants.
small cars
Honda Insight gets the palm. hybrid car equipped with a regenerative braking system. The technology avoids brake jerks when descending a hill or approaching a turn. And the developers have equipped the car with a sound alert system. This necessary measure because the car is quite quiet.
Not far behind the opponent and a close neighbor - Hyundai Elantra. Passed all tests perfectly. Truly safe option for a family with children. Since September 2018 all vehicles equipped with a frontal collision avoidance system and top-end headlights.
Similar characteristics were received by the compatriot Hyundai - Kia Forte. He did great in almost everything. possible tests. A family with a child will be comfortable and safe. The collision avoidance system and improved headlights helped a lot in this.
Medium size
And here the podium was shared by Hyundai and Kia. Also lucky were Subaru and Toyota. Almost all models are equipped with . A Hyundai Sonata received new system collision avoidance. Subaru Legacy received a G+ rating in the car seat test.
Midsize Suite
The Genesis G70 is the leader in the ranking. Comments from people who tested it, caused only the safety of children in special chairs. Also, despite significant work, the passenger and driver are at risk of severe torso injuries in a side impact.
Lexus brand in 2019 model year ES 350 corrected main problem- with headlights. The first test took place in 2016 and since then the manufacturer has consistently received a Acceptable rating. The top version of the headlights did their job, and the car stopped suffering from uneven road illumination.
big cars
In 2019, only the Toyota Avalon brought a medal in this class. Japanese engineers relied on improvement - it was uneven and mediocre. The situation with the car seat for babies has also improved significantly. If earlier, last year, seat belts and latches were in rather uncomfortable places, now the design is more convenient. The result is that the child is more likely to survive compared to earlier versions.
Large premium models
There have been no major changes here. All favorites confirmed the degree of safety. The BMW 5 Series hasn't made any headway in terms of child seats. Fixation difficulties remain. Surprisingly, this trend has continued since 2017 - the car has moved out according to the indicator. So far, they cannot resolve the issue of injury to the lower part of the left leg. But according to other indicators, the car is completely safe not only for environment but also for drivers and passengers.
The award was also received by two cars of ТМ Genesis – G80 and G90. Both cars passed every test with the exception of the car seats. So far, the company can do nothing about their marginal level of security. We hope the trend will change better side for the next model year.
For the second year in a row, the Mercedes E-Class has received the award. There are redundant comments here. The car is reliable in all respects.
small SUVs
Here, only Asian cars received the award. Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-5 equally cope with the main tasks. They will not lead to serious injury after a collision with a train and a concrete wall - the car can withstand such a load without serious deformation. Everyone has a chance to survive.
First, about the principles of security. The American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave these recommendations to parents choosing their children's first car. But they are quite suitable for everyone and everyone, because the reliability and safety of the car are one of the most important criteria that you should pay attention to when buying a car.
1. First of all, security experts recommended avoiding the purchase of sports cars and cars with powerful engines.
2. Secondly, it is necessary to opt for large and heavy models, such as SUVs, as they provide the most protection in a crash.
3. Thirdly, cars must be equipped with a stabilization system, and before buying, you need to familiarize yourself with the results of crash tests that are carried out by quite a few organizations.
Car safety ratings by crash tests
In Europe, car safety ratings are issued by the Euro NCAP independent car crash test committee (see results). In America, it's the National Security Administration. traffic United States (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Cars featured in a year best results in tests, receive annual IIHS awards:
- 1. Top Safety Pick + (highest);
- 2. Top Safety Pick (high).
The difference between them is small. If a Top Safety Pick+ requires all tests to be good result, then for the Top Safety Pick, some allowable concessions in terms of safety are possible with passenger side and the quality of the headlights.
The safest cars of 2019
(According to the American Insurance Institute for Highway IIHS Security)
minicars
Microcars, due to their increased compactness, cannot provide maximum safety, and therefore the Top Safety Pick + award in this category did not go to anyone. Top Safety Pick received 3 cars:
- Hyundai Accent (4-door sedan)
- Kia Rio (4-door sedan)
- Kia Rio (4-door hatchback)
small cars
- Honda Insight (sedan)
- Hyundai Elantra (sedan)
- Kia Forte (sedan)
- Kia Niro hybrid (station wagon)
- Kia Niro plug-in hybrid 4 (wagon)
- Subaru Crosstrek (station wagon)
- Subaru Impreza (sedan and station wagon)
- Subaru WRX (sedan)
mid size cars
Among mid-range cars, Top Safety Pick+ received:
- Hyundai Sonata (sedan)
- Kia Optima (sedan)
- Subaru Legacy (sedan)
- Subaru Outback (station wagon)
- 2019 Toyota Camry (sedan)
- 2019 BMW 3 series (sedan)
- 2019 Lexus ES 350 (sedan)
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-class(sedan)
largeluxurycars
For full-size luxury cars, the following are considered the safest with the Top Safety Pick+ mark:
- Audi A6 (sedan)
- BMW 5 series (sedan)
- Genesis G70 (sedan)
- Genesis G80 (sedan)
- Genesis G90 (sedan)
- Lincoln Continental (sedan)
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class (sedan)
The safest crossovers and SUVs 2019
Let's move on to SUVs, which are so popular in Russia.
Small SUVs
Among small crossovers, this year's Top Safety Pick + deserved the safety mark:
- Hyundai Kona
- Mazda CX-5
- Subaru Forester
- Volvo XC40
The following crossovers received the Top Safety Pick award:
- BMW X2
- Honda CR-V
- Honda HR-V
- Hyundai Tucson
- Lexus UX
- Mazda CX-3
- Mitsubishi Outlander
midsizeSUVs
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Kia Sorento 4
- Subaru Ascent
- Acura RDX
- BMW X3
- BMW X5
- Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Top Safety Pick ratings have been awarded to:
- Honda Pilot
- Hyundai Santa Fe XL
- Mazda CX-9
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Toyota Highlander
- Volvo XC60
Large SUVs
Among large SUVs, the most reliable with the Top Safety Pick mark is recognized
- Audi Q8
Minivans
Minivans also earned only the Top Safety Pick rating this year. This:
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Honda Odyssey
Large pickups
If someone is interested in pickups, then the safest among the 2019 models with the Top Safety Pick mark is named:
- Honda Ridgeline Crew
What tests does the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety do?
- - Frontal tests with partial overlap;
- - Frontal tests with a small overlap zone;
- - Side crash tests;
- - Safety assessment of head restraints;
- - Evaluation of the strength of the roof;
- - Evaluation of collision avoidance systems.
Brief information about the IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an American non-profit organization funded by automobile insurance companies. Its activities are aimed at reducing the number of accidents, damage, as well as the severity of injuries received in accidents.
The Institute carries out research, compiles safety ratings of popular passenger cars, as well as consumer products related to road safety, such as car child restraints.
