IIHS shows some love to Subies

[zaxrex]

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?

[complacent]

w00t Suby!

(good question though)

[Mr Kleen]

the WRX is too fast!

[zaxrex]

Oh, and get this

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.

Glitch!?! That ain't no mother effing glitch, that is a primary safety failure!

Remember; Plastic trim = bad.

[WRXWagon2112]

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"?

--Alan

[ElZorro]

But how does one categorize the Tribeca as a "small car"?

Because it is built on a small car platform?

Which doesn't really make sense, because so is the Forester.

[zaxrex]

Sorry,
Fixt

[Sabre]

Awesome!