The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently announced that the 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI sedans are this year's top safety picks. Further information about the selection are detailed in this excerpt from Jim Sharifi's article on US News.
"The 2015 WRX earned the IIHS' top rating of "good" in small and moderate overlap front crash tests, as well as side, roof strength and head restraint tests. "In the small overlap test, the structure of the WRX held up, and the driver's space was maintained well," says the IIHS. "The dummy's movement was well-controlled, and measures taken from the dummy indicated a low risk of any significant injuries." The small overlap front test also shows that the front air bag offered good protection, and that the side air bag deployed and provided sufficient coverage to protect the dummy's head from the side of the WRX and objects outside the vehicle."
Subaru of America President Thomas Doll expressed delight in the selection, remarking that safety is one of their company's key tenets, and the IIHS selection is a testament to their commitment to the safety creed. In fact, the WRX isn't Subaru's only model to be recognized by the IIHS this year - six have been recognized, so far. The raves have only effectively promoted Subaru's cars, sold at local New Orleans Subaru dealers and elsewhere, as among the safest cars in America.
How does the IIHS conduct its tests on highway safety-and what tests did the WRX pass with flying colors?
IIHS conducts five specific tests on crashworthiness, namely: moderate overlap front, small overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints & seats. The WRX went through all and passed them, performing best in the small overlap front. This test aims to recreate what happens when a vehicle's front collides with another object, basically testing out the reliability of seatbelt and airbag designs. A slow-motion video clearly showed that the WRX's air bag system deployed at the right time, protecting the dummy's head from the car's dash and sides. The WRX's selection made Subaru a proud owner of 3 Top Safety and 3 Top Safety+ picks, making the brand the sole pick with the most number of Top Safety Picks for 2014.
Not convinced yet? Then visit a reputable New Orleans, LA Subaru dealer, as well as dealerships in Covington, such as Baldwin Subaru, and ask for details about the Subaru WRX or other reliable models. As the old adage goes, everything is best experienced up close and personal.
(Source: Redesigned 2015 Subaru WRX Receives IIHS Top Safety Pick Award, US News, May 6, 2014)
