U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, among the safest cars of 2010 model was determined. IIHS a statement by the large small and medium-concept safest cars as follows:
Wide Automobiles:
Buick LaCrosse
Ford Taurus
Lincoln MKS
Volvo S80
Medium Vehicles:
Audi A3
Chevrolet Malibu (after the production vehicles in October 2009)
Chrysler Sebring (4 door and ESC optional)
Dodge Avenger
Mercedes C Class
Subaru Legacy
Subaru Outback
Volkswagen Jetta (4-door)
Volkswagen Passat (4-door)
Volvo C30
Small Cars: S
Honda Civic (4 door and ESC optional)
Kia Soul
Nissan Cube
Subaru Impreza (WRX outside)
Volkswagen Golf (4 door)
Medium SUV
Dodge Journey
Subaru Tribeca
Volvo XC60
Volvo XC90
Small SUV
Honda Element
Jeep Patriot
Subaru Forester
Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine
2.0L displacement double overhead cam (DOHC)
inline 4 cylinder configuration gas engine
16 valves 125 hp @ 5500 rpm
130 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm regular unleaded fuel
DriveTrain
5-speed manual transmission front wheel drive, four-wheel independent suspension front and rear stabilizer bar
Exterior Features
alloy rims 15 in. rims, P205/60R15 tires all season tires, spacesaver spare tire steel spare wheel, variable intermittent wipers rear defogger, rear window wiper
Safety Features and Ratings
ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes child seat anchors
2 front headrests engine immobilizer
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front Seats
4 person total seating capacity bucket front seats
cloth upholstery height adjustable driver seat
Rear Seats
bucket rear seat split-folding, rear heating ducts
Power Features
power door locks power windows, 1 one-touch power windows power mirrors, heated mirrors
Convenience
cruise control power steering, tilt-adjustable steering wheel remote trunk release, front door pockets front console with storage
Comfort
air conditioning interior air filtration, dual vanity mirrors front floor mats, cargo area light
In Car Entertainment
AM/FM in-dash single CD player stereo 4 total speakers
mast antenna
