IIHS crash tests say sub-compacts less safe than expected
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, better known as the IIHS, conducted three front-to-front crash tests, each involving a sub-compact and a midsize model from the same manufacturer, to show how extra vehicle size and weight enhance occupant protection in collisions. The revealing results imply that very small cars generally can’t protect people in crashes as well as bigger cars, even if the small ones get top ratings in standardised crash tests against stationary barriers. Continue reading »
Posted: April 14th, 2009
at 3:28pm by The Editor
Tagged with 2009 mercedes-benz c-class, 2009 smart fortwo, 2009 toyota camry, 2009 toyota yaris, crash tests, honda accord, honda fit, iihs
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