IIHS shows some love to Subies
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:07 am
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?
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?