Two Toyota models fared worse on two measures of safety than the rest of the midsize cars subjected to a new frontal crash test by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Both the Camry sedan and Prius v hybrid were hit with a "poor" overall rating as a result. In the former's case, the front wheel was forced sharply back toward the driver's feet, and the driver's side airbag failed to fully prevent a blow to the test dummy's head.
On a positive note, 13 midsize cars have earned high marks. The Honda Accord and Suzuki Kizashi led the way with a ''good'' rating, while 11 others were deemed ''acceptable.'' The Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata and Volkswagen Jetta couldn't do better than a "marginal" rating.
During the Institute's first round of tests this summer, only three out of 11 luxury cars finished with a "good" or "acceptable" mention.
Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen and Honda all told the IIHS that they designed their vehicles to handle the new test. Toyota has made a commitment to follow suit.
Source: Automotive News
Both the Camry sedan and Prius v hybrid were hit with a "poor" overall rating as a result. In the former's case, the front wheel was forced sharply back toward the driver's feet, and the driver's side airbag failed to fully prevent a blow to the test dummy's head.
On a positive note, 13 midsize cars have earned high marks. The Honda Accord and Suzuki Kizashi led the way with a ''good'' rating, while 11 others were deemed ''acceptable.'' The Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata and Volkswagen Jetta couldn't do better than a "marginal" rating.
During the Institute's first round of tests this summer, only three out of 11 luxury cars finished with a "good" or "acceptable" mention.
Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen and Honda all told the IIHS that they designed their vehicles to handle the new test. Toyota has made a commitment to follow suit.
Source: Automotive News