Most vehicles can't pass muster in new tougher crash tests
IIHS Top Safety Pick list cut in half for 2023
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS') new crash test criteria are tripping up many cars and trucks.
The organization updated its rules for 2023 making it harder for vehicles to achieve its highest ratings.
The evaluation now includes a side-impact test that simulates a larger, heavier vehicle ramming into the side of the test subject at a faster speed.
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The weight has been increased from 3,300 pounds to 4,200 pounds and the speed from 31 mph to 37 mph to better reflect current road conditions.
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The IIHS has also started to factor in the nighttime performance of automatic emergency braking systems faced with avoiding running into a pedestrian and requires that the best headlights be available across an entire model lineup.
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As a result, the overall number of vehicles achieving either a Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick designation has dropped from 101 to just 48.
"The number of winners is smaller this year because we’re challenging automakers to build on the safety gains they’ve already achieved," said IIHS President David Harkey. "These models are true standouts in both crash worthiness and crash prevention."
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Toyota and Lexus led the way, combining for 15 awards, followed by Honda/Acura and Mazda at six each.
Here is the full list of vehicles that qualified for the two designations:
TOP SAFETY PICK+:
Small cars
Acura Integra
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Midsize cars
Subaru Outback
Toyota Camry built after January 2023
Large luxury cars
Genesis G90
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Small SUVs
Honda CR-V
Honda HR-V
Lexus UX
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Subaru Solterra (electric) built after October 2022
Midsize SUVs
Hyundai Palisade
Kia Telluride
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Nissan Pathfinder
Subaru Ascent
Toyota Highlander
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Volkswagen ID.4 (electric)
Midsize luxury SUVs
Acura MDX
Acura RDX
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Infiniti QX60
Lexus NX
Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid
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Lexus RX
Tesla Model Y (electric)
Volvo XC90
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Volvo XC90 Recharge (electric)
Minivans
Honda Odyssey
Toyota Sienna
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Large pickups
Rivian R1T crew cab (electric)
Toyota Tundra crew cab
Toyota Tundra extended cab
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TOP SAFETY PICK:
Small cars
Honda Civic hatchback except Type R performance variant
Honda Civic sedan
Mazda 3 hatchback
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Mazda 3 sedan
Toyota Corolla hatchback
Toyota Corolla sedan
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Midsize car
Hyundai Sonata built after December 2022
Subaru Legacy
Midsize luxury cars
Lexus ES 350
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Small SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-50
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Nissan Rogue
Subaru Forester
Toyota RAV4
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Toyota RAV4 Prime (plug-in hybrid)
Toyota Venza
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Midsize SUVs
Ford Explorer
Mazda CX-9
Midsize luxury SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus.