If I remember correctly, the 2017 Volt is the only IIHS Top Safety 'Pick+' and NHTSA 5/5/5/5 Star rating out of all domestic cars so far. Only some imports scored as well.
NHTSA Crash Tests: Frontal and Side
Front:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv4_uqHM-gg
Side impact with pole:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oV2qnF87RI
I especially like that the window wipers are tested to make sure they work after the side impact. Whimsical.
Edit: Nevermind, looks like the wipers came on from the impact. Not as whimsical. Really digging the matte white interior, though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv4_uqHM-gg
Side impact with pole:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oV2qnF87RI
I especially like that the window wipers are tested to make sure they work after the side impact. Whimsical.
Edit: Nevermind, looks like the wipers came on from the impact. Not as whimsical. Really digging the matte white interior, though.
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It depends on how many accidents reduced visibility causes.*makes mental note to reference this thread when someone complains about poor visibility due to the A-pillar.*
Not that the visibility complaints are not valid, but the tradeoff is reasonable.
The safest vehicle is the one that doesn't hit things. A Yugo that doesn't crash is safer than a Volvo that does.
It's not just the Volt. This is where all are cars are going. I'm surprised you are still allowed to buy convertibles.I acknowledged there is a tradeoff, but now that I'm used to the blindspot, I think that tradeoff is reasonable.
Does the IIHS have a rating for the Tesla Model S? Pretty sure the 7 seater would fail the rear collision test, which is something the NHTSA does not test. Not sure the 5 seater would pass either.If you go to IIHS' website, they have measurements for everything. You can compare against other vehicles. I believe the S90 and Model S are good benchmarks to look at.
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