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April 01, 2006
FUSION FLOPS IN IIHS CRASH TEST
IIHS has announced crashworthiness evaluations for seven new or redesigned midsize car models resulting from front, side, and rear impact tests. The models are Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Pontiac G6, Acura TSX, BMW 3 series, Infiniti G35, and Lexus IS. “The best overall performers are the BMW 3 series and Lexus IS, which earned the silver 'Top Safety Pick' designation for good performance in the Institute's front and side crash tests plus acceptable ratings for their seat/head restraint designs in rear tests. The Ford Fusion, tested without its optional side airbags, earned the lowest overall ratings. It's the only car in this group that didn't earn a good rating in the frontal test. It earned a poor rating in the side test and a marginal rating for rear crash protection,” according to IIHS’s announcement.
Posted by MVHAP at April 1, 2006 04:31 PM