Four midsize and four small SUVs earn the coveted award.
Introduction Every year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has the pleasure of crashing some of the newest vehicles money can buy. And we do mean pleasure, as they take great pride in using these crash tests to steer people towards the safest of vehicles. This gallery features the eight midsize and small SUV winners of 2010 Top Safety Pick awards. To earn the designation Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must pass through a series of severe simulated accidents and produce results in front, rear, and side tests that would indicate a low risk of any significant injuries to potential occupants. New for 2010 is a roof strength test, which measures rollover protection. The image to the right shows an SUV that received a good roof strength test rating compared with one that received a poor rating. Vehicles that earn a , or good rating, in each of the four tests qualify for Top Safety Pick status. Each vehicle must also have electronic stability control to make the list. Every vehicle page provides links to more detailed test results, as well as a brief vehicle summary and links for more information on the vehicle itself.
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, or good rating, in each of the four tests qualify for Top Safety Pick status. Each vehicle must also have electronic stability control to make the list. Every vehicle page provides links to more detailed test results, as well as a brief vehicle summary and links for more information on the vehicle itself. .jpg)
