Subaru Legacy
Japanese automaker Subaru has long been a leader in bringing affordable all-weather confidence to owners of their products. As the inventors of all-wheel-drive, their specialty is vehicles which excel in winter conditions. Their flagship sedan, the Legacy, is another IIHS Top Pick.
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| 2007 Subaru Legacy |
Starting at $27,000, it includes side and curtain airbags. Stability control is optional, though the Legacy generates exceptional grip in any sort of bad weather. If you've never tried an all-wheel-drive vehicle in the wintertime, go check one out. Its sure footed traction and impressive safety equipment are sure to satisfy.
Performance buffs keep an eye open for the B.Spec designated model with Subaru's innovative Si-Drive system, which allows driver selectable turbocharger and throttle-mapping settings to adapt to various conditions.
Honda CR-V
The CR-V is a sales success story- and with safety being an important factor for today's shopper, Honda has ensured the next generation will satisfy. The Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure ensures excellent crash impact performance. Front side airbags with Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) are included, as is an Antilock Braking System (ABS) paired with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and even a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
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| 2007 Honda CR-V |