IIHS is an independent US based organization that evaluates production cars on there ability to reduce death rate and injuries due to vehicle collisions. IIHS is supported by Auto insurance companies to decide the insurance rates for the particular vehicles.
IIHS Rating Criteria
IIHS rates vehicles on a variety of tests that include almost any scenario that can cause an injury to the on-board passengers or pedestrians. IIHS evaluates cars under the following tests
- Crashworthiness
- Small overlap front: Driver-side
- Small overlap front: passenger-side
- Moderate overlap front
- Side
- Roof strength
- Head restraints & seats
- Crash avoidance & mitigation
- Headlights
- Front crash prevention: vehicle to vehicle
- Child seat anchors
- Latch ease of use
- Other available safety features
- Standard daytime running lights
- Optional blind spot detection
- Optional lane departure warning
- Optional lane departure prevention
These above option are given 4 ratings according to the results as
- G for Good
- A for Acceptable
- M for marginal
- P for poor
Most Safe Cars in Each Category
Each year IIHS present a top safety pick in each of the consumer category for cars. According to the 2020 results we have compiled some of the safest cars for you from each category.
Small Cars
Following small cars were rated as top safety picks for 2020
- Honda Insight 4-door sedan
- Mazda 3 4-door hatchback
- Mazda 3 4-door sedan
- Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 4-door wagon
Midsize cars
Following midsized cars were rated as top safety picks for 2020
- Mazda 6 4-door Sedan
- Nissan Maxima 4-door sedan
- Subaru legacy 4-door sedan
- Subaru Outback 4-door wagon
- Toyota Camry 4-door sedan
Midsize Luxury Cars
Following Midsize Luxury Cars were rated as top safety picks for 2020
- Lexus Es 350 4-door sedan
- Mercedes Benz C-Class 4-door sedan
- Tesla Model 3 4-door Sedan
Large Luxury Cars
Following Large Luxury Cars were rated as top safety picks for 2020
- Audi A6 4-door sedan
- Audi A6 4-door wagon
- Genesis G70 4-door sedan
- Genesis G80 4-door sedan
- Genesis G90 4-door sedan
Small SUVs
Following Small SUVS were rated as top safety picks for 2020
- Mazda CX-3 4-door SUV
- Mazda CX-5 4-door SUV
- Subaru Forester 4-door SUV
Midsize SUVs
Following Midsize SUVs were rated as top safety picks for 2020
- Ford Explorer 4-door SUV
- Mazda CX-9 4-door SUV
- Subaru Ascent 4-door SUV
Midsize Luxury SUVs
Following Midsize Luxury SUVs were rated as top safety picks for 2020
- Acura RDX 4-door SUV
- Cadillac XT6 4-door SUV
- Hyundai Nexo 4-door SUV
- Lexus NX 4-door SUV
- Mercedes Benz GLE-Class 4-door SUV
- Volvo XC90 4-door SUV
Large SUVs
Following Large SUVs were rated as top safety picks for 2020
- Audi e-Tron Sportback 4-door SUV
Minivans
Following Mini Vans were rated as top safety picks for 2020
- Honda Odyssey Minivan
Conclusion
So, if you are looking forward to purchase a new car, do check out its safety performance evaluation by IIHS or simply pick any of the award winning cars in the above categories to opt for a safe and sound car.
Source: Automotive Blog
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