The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently conducted tests to evaluate the level of protection for rear-seat occupants in the event of a frontal collision.
Based on the test results, three luxury SUV models – the Lincoln Aviator, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, and Volvo XC60 – performed exceptionally well.
Although the Audi Q5 and Lexus RX participated in the tests, they received lower ratings and were categorized as “Marginal.” The Cadillac XT6 performed poorly and received a “Poor” rating.
While these vehicles have a “Good” rating, it is important to note that they do not guarantee absolute safety for passengers. Proper positioning of the crash test dummy and prevention of seatbelt sliding during collisions are crucial to effectively minimize injuries to the rear-seat occupant’s head, neck, chest, and thighs.
Most SUV models demonstrate good protection for front-seat passengers. However, some vehicles face challenges with the dummy sliding below the restraint, coming into close proximity with the front seat backrest.
In 2021, the IIHS updated the side-impact crash test by introducing an 82% increase in impact force compared to previous tests. Only vehicles that achieve a “Good” rating are included in the list of safest vehicles – Top Safety Pick+.
As a result of the enhanced testing process, several previously recognized safe vehicles did not make it to the list.
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