A new crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has found that several midsize SUV models scored poor ratings in rear-seat safety.
A new crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that several midsize SUV models scored poor ratings in rear-seat safety.
Those six were the Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler 4-door, Mazda CX-9 and Nissan Murano. Arbelaez explained that the vehicle models have not become less safe over the years, but that testing has become more rigorous. The test simulated a 40 mph front-end crash. For the new test, IIHS added a test dummy — about the size of a 12-year-old — to the backseat. The IIHS found that the risk of a fatal injury in the backseat is 46% higher compared to the front, where improved restraint technology is more commonly found.
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