IIHS is increasing the ratings vehicles must get on some of its tests to better protect back seat passengers, as well as vulnerable road users. A look at the tests that are changing, plus which vehicles landed Top Safety Pick+ awards.
IIHS Crash Test Rating Criteria Update Leads to Rating Changes on 13 Vehicles
A new metric on the updated moderate overlap front crash test factors in both the position of the shoulder belt on the rear dummy’s chest and chest compression.