NHTSA to Test 54 2013 Models in 5-Star Safety Ratings Program
WASHINGTON - The The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated it plans to rate 33 passenger cars, 16 sport utility vehicles, one van, and four pickups from MY-2013.
WASHINGTON – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the 54 2013-MY vehicles it plans to test as part of its 5-star safety ratings program. Each year, NHTSA tests vehicles with high sales volumes. The agency stated it plans to rate 33 passenger cars, 16 sport utility vehicles, one van, and four pickups.
In 2011, NHTSA updated its testing standards by adding an overall rating, a new pole test for side crashes, and more advanced crash test dummies, including “small-statured” female crash test dummies. The crash tests will cover approximately 85% of 2013-MY vehicles sold in the U.S, and rollover tests will cover 92% of the 2013-MY fleet.
The organization noted that many 2013-MY vehicles are carryover models and safety rating information for them is currently available at www.safercar.gov. The agency will post the 2013-MY test results on that site as well.
Model Year 2013 Vehicles Selected for the 5-Star Safety Rating Tests
PASSENGER CARS
Make | Model | Body Style |
Acura | ILX | 4DR |
Audi | A4 | 4DR |
Buick | Verano | 4DR |
Cadillac | ATS | 4DR |
Cadillac | XTS | 4DR |
Chevrolet | Malibu | 4DR |
Dodge | Challenger | 2DR |
Dodge | Dart | 4DR |
Fiat | 500 | 3HB |
Ford | CMAX Energi | 5HB |
Ford | CMAX HEV | 5HB |
Ford | Focus | 4DR |
Ford | Focus BEV | 5HB |
Ford | Fusion | 4DR |
Ford | Fusion Energi | 4DR |
Ford | Taurus | 4DR |
Honda | Accord | 2DR |
Honda | Accord | 4DR |
Honda | Civic | 2DR |
Honda | Civic | 4DR |
Infiniti | M37 | 4DR |
Lexus | ES350 | 4DR |
Lexus | IS250 | 4DR |
Mercedes-Benz | C-Class | 4DR |
Nissan | Altima | 4DR |
Nissan | Leaf | 5HB |
Nissan | Sentra | 4DR |
Subaru | Impreza | SW |
Subaru | Legacy | 4DR |
Toyota | Avalon | 4DR |
Toyota | Prius C | 5HB |
Toyota | Prius v | SW |
Volkswagen | Beetle | 2DR |
PICKUP TRUCKS
Make | Model | Body Style |
Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 | PU/EC |
Ram | 1500 | PU/CC |
Ram | 1500 Quad Cab | PU/EC |
Toyota | Tacoma | PU/EC |
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES & VANS
Make | Model | Body Style |
BMW | X5 | SUV |
Chevrolet | Traverse | SUV |
Ford | Escape | SUV |
Ford | Explorer | SUV |
Hyundai | Santa Fe Sport | SUV |
Jeep | Compass | SUV |
Jeep | Patriot | SUV |
Lexus | RX350 | SUV |
Mazda | CX-5 | SUV |
Mazda | CX-9 | SUV |
Mercedes-Benz | ML-Class | SUV |
Nissan | Pathfinder | SUV |
Subaru | Outback | SUV |
Toyota | RAV4 | SUV |
Toyota | Sienna | VAN |
Toyota | Venza | SUV |
Volkswagen | Tiguan | SUV |
The list of model year 2013 vehicles selected for LDW, FCW and/or ESC confirmation testing is as follows.
PASSENGER CARS
Make | Model | Body | LDW | FCW | ESC |
Audi | A4 | 4DR | ü | ||
Audi | A6 | 4DR | ü | ||
BMW | 3-Series Sedan | 4DR | ü | ü | |
Cadillac | XTS (Magna system) | 4DR | ü | ü | |
Chevrolet | Volt | 4DR | ü | ü | |
Chevrolet | Malibu | 4DR | ü | ü | |
Chrysler | 300 | 4DR | ü | ||
Dodge | Dart | 4DR | ü | ||
Ford | Fusion | 4DR | ü | ü | ü |
Ford | Taurus | 4DR | ü | ||
Honda | Accord Sedan | 4DR | ü | ü | |
Honda | Fit | 5HB | ü | ||
Hyundai | Genesis (BH) | 4DR | ü | ü | |
Nissan | Sentra | 4DR | ü | ||
Subaru | Outback | SW | ü | ü | |
Subaru | XV Crosstrek | SW | ü | ||
Suzuki | SX4 | 4DR | ü | ||
Toyota | Avalon | 4DR | ü | ü | |
Toyota | Prius | 4DR | ü | ü |
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES & VANS
Make | Model | Body | LDW | FCW | ESC |
Acura | RDX | SUV | ü | ||
Buick | Encore | SUV | ü | ü | |
Ford | Escape | SUV | ü | ||
Ford | Explorer | SUV | ü | ü | |
Infiniti | JX | SUV | ü | ü | |
Mazda | CX-5 | SUV | ü | ||
Nissan | Xterra | SUV | ü | ||
Toyota | RAV4 | SUV | ü | ü | |
Volkswagen | Routan | VAN | ü |
KEY: PU – Pickup, EC – Extended Cab, CC – Crew Cab, DR – Door, HB – Hatchback, SUV – Sport Utility Vehicle, SW – Station Wagon
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