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IIHS Ratings - New Testing Standard (2024 onwards) Find out how vehicle crash test ratings compare in the IIHS's new and more rigorous testing procedures. Applies to 2024 models and later only.
The NHTSA standards require vehicles to provide no injuries to occupants after a head-on impact into a fixed barrier at 30 mph (48 km/h), not at an angle. [8] The IIHS test exposes 40% of the front of the vehicle to an impact with a deformable barrier at approximately 40 mph (64 km/h).
27 lut 2021 · NHTSA and IIHS Crash Test Safety Ratings Explained. Here's how vehicles like the Mazda 3, Nissan Rogue, and Ford Explorer earn top NHTSA and IIHS safety ratings. Buying a new car or...
24 lut 2021 · The results of this project suggest that the NHTSA crash-safety rating is more credible than the IIHS rating, particularly for vehicles rated 3-Star, 4-Star or 5-Star. This is true for both predicting injuries and severe injury or death.
5 gru 2021 · When you are looking to buy a safe car, truck, or SUV, remember to check the NHTSA and IIHS safety ratings to get a good idea of how the vehicle performed in a wide variety of crash test scenarios. However, remember that even the highest-rated vehicles were still only tested in relatively mild crashes and that there is still extremely limited ...
Behind the ratings. Learn what vehicle safety tests we conduct and what goes into each evaluation.