What’s shocking about the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s safest car list isn’t so much which cars made the list as which cars did not.  You won’t find any models from the world’s largest manufaturer - Toyota -- on the list.  Last year Toyota had eleven models, but this year, not even the best-selling Camry made the grade.  The reason?  Tougher standards, including new roof strength tests, and a “marginal” rating for Camry’s seats and head restraints. 

Does that mean Toyota is not a safe car?  Not at all.  Every car sold in America meets the government’s minimum standards for safety.  This list just recognizes the safest vehicles sold.

ALL 27 WINNERS

Large cars
Buick LaCrosse
Ford Taurus
Lincoln MKS
Volvo S80

Midsize cars
Audi A3
Chevrolet Malibu built after October 2009
Chrysler Sebring 4-door with optional electronic stability control
Dodge Avenger with optional electronic stability control
Mercedes C class
Subaru Legacy
Subaru Outback
Volkswagen Jetta sedan
Volkswagen Passat sedan
Volvo C30
Small cars
Honda Civic 4-door models (except Si) with optional electronic stability control
Kia Soul
Nissan Cube
Subaru Impreza except WRX
Volkswagen Golf 4-door

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

source: http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr111809.html

 

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