Chrysler Sebring might look a bit unfortunate and its brother Dodge Avenger might be made out of recycled plastic, but as it turned out they are quit safe vehicles! The company announced today that the 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger have earned the 2009 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
“We are proud to receive the highest possible ratings from IIHS for the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger,” said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President – Engineering, Chrysler Group LLC. “These sought-after achievements highlight Chrysler’s leadership in safety and security technology and occupant protection.”
“A vehicle that earns the Top Safety Pick designation provides the best overall protection in the three most common kinds of crashes,” said Adrian Lund, President – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. “Top-level crash-test performance plus electronic stability control to help keep drivers out of crashes are the tough criteria needed to earn this award.”
The 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger offer more than 30 safety and security features, including:
- Active head restraints
- Advanced Multi-stage Air Bags
- All-speed Traction Control
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Auto-reverse Sun Roof
- Auto-reverse Window
- BeltAlert
- Brake Assist
- Brake/Park Interlock
- Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH)
- Child-protection Rear Door Locks
- Crumple Zones
- Digressive Load-limiting Retractors
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Energy-absorbing Steering Column
- Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)
- Height-adjustable Front Seat Belts
- HomeLink(R) Universal Transceiver
- Inside Emergency Release
- Interior Head-impact Protection
- Knee Bolsters
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Remote Start
- Safety Cage Body Structure
- Seat-belt Pretensioners (both front seat belts)
- Sentry Key(R) Engine Immobilizer
- Side Guard Door Beams
- Side-curtain Air Bags
- Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM)
- Uconnect phone
- Vehicle Theft Security Alarm
