![]() In Pictures: 34 Safest 2016 Cars and Crossovers. That means you won’t find ratings for the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or the Chevrolet Corvette, and certainly nothing in the way of exotic cars from makers like Bentley or Ferrari. As such neither the costliest luxury models nor sports cars, which which tend to be sold in limited numbers, are represented here. Both the IIHS and NHTSA evaluations tend to focus on the industry’s highest-volume models. The fine print: Not all 2016 new cars, crossovers and trucks have been tested. And remember that larger, heavier vehicles offer the best protection in a crash." "Look for good ratings in IIHS evaluations and at least 4 of 5 stars from NHTSA. "Ask for auto brake and forward collision warning features when you're out shopping for a new vehicle," Lund suggests. The institute reports that additional automakers are expected to make forward collision avoidance systems standard on a growing number of models in the coming years under a voluntary agreement being developed by automakers, NHTSA and IIHS. As an example, the cheapest vehicle to earn a TSP+ award this year is the new-for-2016 Scion iA sedan that includes a low-speed frontal collision avoidance system as standard equipment, and carries an MSRP of just $15,700. Worse, they’re usually offered only on the one or two costliest trim levels in a given vehicle line, which makes shopping for what would be one the safest possible vehicles an expensive proposition.įortunately this practice is gradually beginning to change. Unfortunately, where forward collision systems are optional, they’re typically bundled in costly packages with other features, usually related safety gear like blind spot or lane departure warning systems and adaptive cruise control. It should be noted that the forward-collision avoidance systems cited for TSP+ designated models are optional in most cases, with the exceptions being the Acura RLX, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Scion iA, and all cited Volvo models, where they’re standard. The full list of TSP and TSP+ award winners can be found on the IIHS’ website, In Pictures: 34 Safest 2016 Cars and Crossovers. The domestics did a bit better here, placing six of the 13 models listed. Another 13 models received Top Safety Pick (without the plus) awards for receiving top grades for all the institute’s crash tests, along with a “Basic” rating for their available forward collision warning systems. The only domestic-branded car that earned a TSP+ designation for 2016 is the Chrysler 200 midsize sedan. ![]() We’ve culled through the IIHS’ list of Top Safety Pick+ models and compiled the accompanying slideshow of what we consider to be the “safest” of the bunch when equipped with their standard or optional “Superior” crash avoidance systems.Īmong automakers, Toyota/Lexus/Scion leads the pack with nine top picks, followed by Honda/Acura with eight, Volkswagen/Audi with seven and Subaru with six models represented. Vehicles earning the top “Superior” rating are able to successfully avoid a crash or substantially reduce a vehicle’s speed in both tests. To garner an “Advanced” rating a vehicle must include an auto-braking function that enables the car to avoid a crash or reduce speeds by at least 5 mph in either of two tests conducted at 12 and 25 mph. To earn a “basic” grade, a model simply has to offer a forward collision warning system that meets performance criteria established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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