http://www.iihs.org/ratings/
5 Top-Pick models
All 4 classes represented, Subaru only brand to have a Top-Pick in every category in which it competes
The 27 winners, by category, are:
LARGE CARS
Buick LaCrosse
Ford Taurus
Lincoln MKS
Volvo S80
SMALL CARS
Honda Civic
4-door models (except Si)
with optional ESC
Kia Soul
Nissan Cube
Subaru Impreza
(except WRX)
Volkswagen Golf
4-door models
MIDSIZE CARS
Audi A3
Chevrolet Malibu
built after October 2009
Chrysler Sebring
4-door models with optional ESC
Dodge Avenger
with optional ESC
Mercedes C class
Subaru Legacy
Subaru Outback
Volkswagen Jetta sedan
Volkswagen Passat sedan
Volvo C30
MIDSIZE SUVs
Dodge Journey
Subaru Tribeca
Volvo XC60
Volvo XC90
SMALL SUVs
Honda Element
Jeep Patriot
with optional side torso airbags
Subaru Forester
Volkswagen Tiguan
[edited for formatting mistake caught by Papa Alan]
With the addition of the new roof crush tests, notable past members such as Honda/Accura Toyota/Lexus were eclipsed.
Question I have is, what makes the New WRX non-safe? Are structural elements removed to save weight, or is the WRX/STi a completely different platform than the Impreza?
IIHS shows some love to Subies
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IIHS shows some love to Subies
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Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears
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Re: IIHS shows some love to Subies
w00t Suby!
(good question though)
(good question though)
colin
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i <3 teh 00ntz
a tank, a yammie, a spaceship
i <3 teh 00ntz
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Re: IIHS shows some love to Subies
the WRX is too fast!
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Re: IIHS shows some love to Subies
Oh, and get this
Remember; Plastic trim = bad.
Glitch!?! That ain't no mother effing glitch, that is a primary safety failure!Volvo glitch: The Institute identified a problem with the Volvo XC60 in the side test. A piece of plastic trim on the driver seat pushed against a service release button for the safety belt, which then detached from its anchor during the test.
Remember; Plastic trim = bad.
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Re: IIHS shows some love to Subies
That's cool. But how does one categorize the Tribeca as a "small car"? Wouldn't that at least be a "mid-size car" or maybe an "SUV"?
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Re: IIHS shows some love to Subies
Because it is built on a small car platform?WRXWagon2112 wrote:But how does one categorize the Tribeca as a "small car"?
Which doesn't really make sense, because so is the Forester.
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Re: IIHS shows some love to Subies
Sorry,
Fixt
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Re: IIHS shows some love to Subies
Awesome!
Sabre (Julian)
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.