IIHS Adds Three Cars to Top Safety Pick List

By Jennifer Geiger
March 5, 2015
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The updated for 2013 Malibu Eco mild hybrid midsize sedan, redesigned Azera large sedan and tiny all-new Prius c hatchback received Good scores in front, side, rear and rollover crash tests. The rollover test includes a roof-strength test. To pass, a vehicle’s roof must be able to withstand the force of four times its weight.

The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Model-year 2006-11 Hyundai Azera models were only tested for front and side impacts and received the second-best Acceptable rating in side-impact testing. The 2012 model earned the Good rating across all test areas. Lastly, the Prius c is an-all new vehicle; it joins siblings Prius and Prius v on IIHS’ Top Safety Pick list.

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