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.

by Staff

September 12, 2012

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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

Topics:5-star rating NHTSA Safety

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