Each year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ranks vehicles on their crashworthiness and distributes information on the safest vehicles in each size category. Consumers can use this information to ensure that they're choosing the safest possible option the next time they purchase a new car, truck, or SUV. The IIHS began publishing its Top Safety Pick ratings in the 2006 model year; in 2013, it added the Top Safety Pick+ category.
IIHS Ratings Criteria
It's no secret that well-made vehicles can help keep occupants safer in the event of an accident. In addition to evaluating vehicles based on how well they perform in crash tests, the IIHS also considers whether they offer front crash prevention systems designed to help drivers avoid or mitigate accidents.
IIHS Top Safety Pick-rated vehicles performed well in crash tests used to determine moderate overlap front, small overlap front, roof strength, side collision, and head restraint crashworthiness, while also offering at least basic front collision prevention systems. The 2016 Top Safety Picks—all with optional front crash prevention systems enabled—include:
Small Cars
2016 Chevrolet Sonic
2016 Kia Soul
2016 Nissan Sentra
Midsize cars
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited
Small/Midsize SUVs
2016 Buick Encore
2016 Nissan Rogue
2016 Chevrolet Equinox
Luxury SUVs
2016 Mercedes GLE-Class
Minivans
2016 Honda Odyssey
2016 Kia Sedona
Pickup Trucks
2016 Ford F-150
Top Safety Pick+ Vehicles
Top Safety Pick+-rated vehicles performed well in crash tests and offer superior front crash prevention systems. The IIHS's 2016 Top Safety Pick+ vehicles include:
Minicars
2016 Scion iA
Small Cars
2016 Acura ILX
2016 Honda Civic
2016 Subaru Crosstrek
Midsize Cars
2016 Nissan Altima
2016 Subaru Legacy
2016 Audi A3
2016 Lexus ES 350
Large Cars
2016 Toyota Avalon
2016 Acura RLX
2016 Audi A6 (vehicles built after January 2015)
Small/Midsize SUVs
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
2016 Subaru Forester
2016 Nissan Murano
Luxury SUVs
2016 Acura MDX
2016 Audi Q5
2016 Lexus NX
Have You Been Injured in an Accident?
Even the safest vehicles on the market can't prevent all accidents. If you were injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver, you may be entitled to compensation for damages. Contact Steinberg Injury Lawyers today for a free case evaluation. Our knowledgeable, experienced legal team is ready to discuss your case.
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