IIHS: Camry aces side impact test, Zephyr disappoints
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released new crash test data on a number of new vehicles today. The vehicles tested include the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 2006 Kia Optima and 2007 Toyota Camry, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Hyundai Tucson and 2006 Toyota RAV4. "Results show that automakers are moving quickly to improve side impact protection," says Institute president Adrian Lund. "They're responding to our crash test by making side airbags with head protection standard in more models." None of the six vehicles earned the Institute's 'Top Safety Pick' award. The two vehicles that earned top ratings in front and side tests were rated too low (marginal) for protection in rear impacts. Notably, the Toyota Camry received a perfect rating for side impacts. The new Dodge Caliber also showed a significant improvement over the Neon. Video and more after the jump…
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