Toyota Camry Makes the List At #7

March 26th, 2018 by

Just 15 vehicles qualify for Top Safety Pick + Honor by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  The IIHS has raised the bar for requirements, with forty-seven other vehicles earning the lesser Top Safety Pick award (WTOP). All vehicles must offer industry-leading front, side, rear, and rollover crash protection to become an IIHS Top Safety Pick (Business Insider).

With more focus on passenger safety this year, automakers are recognizing the important role that safety plans in consumer choice (Business Insider).

Although Hyundai, which includes the Kia and Genesis brands, leads the list, Toyota was not far behind.

  1. 2018 Kia Forte
  2. 2018 Kia Soul
  3. 2018 Subaru Impreza
  4. 2018 Subaru WRX
  5. 2018 Subaru Legacy
  6. 2018 Subaru Outback
  7. 2018 Toyota Camry
  8. 2018 BMW 5 Series
  9. 2018 Genesis G80
  10. 2018 Genesis G90
  11. 2018 Lincoln Continental
  12. 2018 Mercedes-Benz E Class Sedan
  13. 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
  14. 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
  15. 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC

The 2018 Toyota Camry takes the seventh spot out of fifteen. The IIHS studied small cars, midsize cars, large luxury cars, midsize SUVs & midsize luxury SUVs (WTOP).  All vehicles must feature proactive crash prevention and advanced headlight technology to be considered for an IIHS Top Safety Pick + (Business Insider).

 

References

Business Insider. These Are The 15 Safest Cars Money Can Buy For 2018. March 2018.

Washington’s Top News (WTOP). 15 Safest Vehicles You Can Drive in 2018. March 2018.