Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is the American equivalent of EuroNCAP, so their vehicle ratings really maters. They recently tested a new bunch of 2010 models and released the complete list of their Top Safety Pick models. Top Safety Pick recognizes the vehicles that earn the highest rating of good for front, side, and rear crash protection as well as the new rollover test.
Hit the jump to see the list of safest 2010 cars you can buy in America…
LARGE CARS
Buick LaCrosse Ford Taurus Hyundai Genesis Lincoln MKS Mercedes E class Toyota Avalon Volvo S80 SMALL CARS Honda Civic Kia Forte Kia Soul Nissan Cube Scion xB Subaru Impreza Toyota Corolla Volkswagen Golf |
MIDSIZE CARS
Audi A3 Audi A4 Chevrolet Malibu Chrysler Sebring Dodge Avenger Ford Fusion Hyundai Sonata Lincoln MKZ Mercedes C class Mercury Milan Subaru Legacy Subaru Outback Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Passat sedan Volvo C30 MINIVANS Toyota Sienna |
MIDSIZE SUVs
Audi Q5 Chevrolet Equinox Dodge Journey Ford Flex GMC Terrain Jeep Grand Cherokee Kia Sorento Lexus RX Lincoln MKT Subaru Tribeca Toyota Highlander Toyota Venza Volvo XC60 Volvo XC90 SMALL SUVs Honda Element Hyundai Tucson Jeep Patriot Subaru Forester Volkswagen Tiguan |