5 Of The Top IIHS Safety Picks In 2021
There’s “safe” according to the car companies, and then there’s safe according to the IHHS.
Through unbiased scientific research and testing, IHHS ratings factor in crashworthiness, cab safety, effectiveness of headlights and sensors, braking, lane departure systems, and collision warning systems.
Being the safety-centric company that we are, we love nerding out about which 2021 vehicles made top picks in their respective categories, so here goes 5 of the best:
SMALL 4-DOOR SEDANS
Reintroduced in 2019 after a 4-year absence, the Insight’s standard Honda Sensing tech and standard Collision Mitigation Braking System put it at the top of the Small Car category, as it passed crash prevention tests with flying colors.
MINIVAN
Perhaps the standard in family vehicles, the Honda minivan safely ferries families with a high crashworthiness rating and features like optional blind spot detection, optional lane departure warning, and optional lane departure prevention.
SMALL 4-DOOR SUV
Also making a comeback after 11 years of absence to replace the Chevrolet Trax, this SUV provides a safe and sturdy cab, optional blind spot detection, standard lane departure warning, standard lane departure prevention, and standard daytime running lights.
MIDSIZE 4-DOOR SEDAN
Replacing the Optima in name in 2021, the K5 offers standard daytime running lights, optional blind spot detection, standard lane departure warning, and Kia’s Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Cyclist Detection and Junction Turning.
MIDSIZE 4-DOOR SUV
This SUV hit the high marks in the crash avoidance & mitigation categories and comes with standard daytime running lights, optional blind spot detection, standard lane departure warnings, and standard lane departure prevention.
Having an older model vehicle and reading this list might lead to FOMO, but one need not fear missing out; the sensor and backup camera aftermarket is alive and well, and there is surely a system out there for you.
