Under the revamped and updated 5-star safety ratings program, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the lineup of 2011 model year passenger vehicles that will receive new safety ratings.
For the first time, the new system provides consumers with a single overall safety score per vehicle. The list rates 24 passenger cars, 20 sport utility vehicles, two vans, and nine 2011 model year pickups.
Secretary Ray LaHood explains: "The vehicles we are announcing today will be the first ones tested under the Department’s tougher, more rigorous 5-star ratings program. This new testing program significantly raises the safety bar for all vehicle manufacturers and will provide consumers with a great deal more safety information about the cars and trucks they want to buy."
David Strickland, NHTSA Administrator, adds: "For over 30 years, NHTSA’s 5-star crash testing program has been the gold standard for consumers looking to buy the safest cars on the market for their families. Now, this great program has gotten even better by making it easier to compare the safety performance of vehicles not only in terms of crash survivability, but in terms of avoiding crashes in the first place."
Look for results of the 55 vehicles being tested under NHTSA’s new 5-star safety ratings system to be posted on the agency’s website, www.safercar.gov .
Below is the list of 2011 models selected for testing.
Passenger Cars
Vans
Sport Utility Vehicles
Pickup Trucks
For the first time, the new system provides consumers with a single overall safety score per vehicle. The list rates 24 passenger cars, 20 sport utility vehicles, two vans, and nine 2011 model year pickups.
Secretary Ray LaHood explains: "The vehicles we are announcing today will be the first ones tested under the Department’s tougher, more rigorous 5-star ratings program. This new testing program significantly raises the safety bar for all vehicle manufacturers and will provide consumers with a great deal more safety information about the cars and trucks they want to buy."
David Strickland, NHTSA Administrator, adds: "For over 30 years, NHTSA’s 5-star crash testing program has been the gold standard for consumers looking to buy the safest cars on the market for their families. Now, this great program has gotten even better by making it easier to compare the safety performance of vehicles not only in terms of crash survivability, but in terms of avoiding crashes in the first place."
Look for results of the 55 vehicles being tested under NHTSA’s new 5-star safety ratings system to be posted on the agency’s website, www.safercar.gov .
Below is the list of 2011 models selected for testing.
Passenger Cars
| BMW | BMW | 5 Series |
| Chrysler | Dodge | Caliber |
| Daimler AG | Mercedes-Benz | C-Class |
| Ford | Ford | Fiesta |
| Ford | Ford | Fusion |
| Ford | Ford | Taurus |
| GM | Chevrolet | Cruze |
| GM | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| GM | Buick | Lucerne |
| Honda | Honda | Accord |
| Honda | Honda | Civic |
| Hyundai | Hyundai | Sonata |
| Kia | Kia | Forte |
| Kia | Kia | Optima |
| Mazda | Mazda | Mazda3 |
| Nissan | Infiniti | M37 |
| Nissan | Nissan | Altima |
| Nissan | Nissan | Sentra |
| Nissan | Nissan | Versa |
| Toyota | Toyota | Camry |
| Toyota | Toyota | Corolla |
| Toyota | Toyota | Prius |
| Volkswagen | Audi | A4 |
| Volkswagen | Volkswagen | Jetta |
Vans
| Honda | Honda | Odyssey |
| Toyota | Tpyota | Sienna |
Sport Utility Vehicles
| Chrysler | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| Ford | Ford | Edge |
| Ford | Ford | Escape |
| GM | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| GM | Chevrolet | Traverse |
| GM | Chevrolet | Equinox |
| Honda | Acura | MDX |
| Honda | Honda | CR-V |
| Honda | Honda | Pilot |
| Kia | Kia | Sprento |
| Kia | Kia | Soul |
| Nissan | Nissan | Murano |
| Nissan | Nissan | Rogue |
| Subaru | Subaru | Forester |
| Subaru | Subaru | Outback |
| Toyota | Lexus | RX350 |
| Toyota | Toyota | Highlander |
| Toyota | Toyota | RAV4 |
| Toyota | Toyota | Venza |
| Volvo | Volvo | XC60 |
Pickup Trucks
| Chrysler | Ram | 1500 Crew Cab |
| Chrysler | Ram | 1500 Quad Cab |
| Ford | Ford | F-150 Super Cab |
| Ford | Ford | F-150 Super Cab |
| Ford | Ford | Ranger Extended Cab |
| GM | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 Extended Cab |
| GM | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 Crew Cab |
| Toyota | Toyota | Tacoma Double Cab |
| Toyota | Toyota | Tacoma Double Cab |