US insurance industry top safest cars for 2007

Date: Apr 02 2010
Filed In: Auto Insurance101

The US insurance industry has released its list of the safest new cars for 2007, which include a shocking headline; no American cars are on the list.

It’s no accident cars are getting safer, increasingly new vehicles are being equipped with side airbags to protect the driver and passengers from head injuries. Electronic stability control help reduce skid and rollovers but insurance industry crash tests reveal that some cars are safer than others.

Rating just out, named 13 vehicles as top safety pick for 2007.

The Audi A6 wins for large car for side, rear and front impact crash. Saab 9-3, Subraru Legacy, and Audi A4, are all top for midsize vehicles. These vehicles have good crash test ratings in addition they have electronic stability control to help drivers from getting into crash.

For 2007 minivan top safety pick goes to Hundai Entourage and Kia Sedona. Along with seven sports utility vehicles.

The Mercedes M Class and the Volvo XC90 get the highest rating for large SUVs.

Among midsize competitors are Accra RDX, Honda Pilot, and Subaru B9 Tribeca are in top honors. The Honda CRV and the Subaru Forester are rated the safest vehicle for small SUVs class.

For carmakers, these top marks will likely translate to higher sales. Consumers are use to shop for horsepower, sound system and styling. Now they are looking into more on crash tests and safety ratings.

Automakers recognize that consumers are paying attention to the safety ratings to protect their family when they buy a new car. So, now we are seeing more new cars improving safety each year and that both consumer and automakers must make that a goal.

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