Honda minivan and 3 large GM SUV models earn 2011 Top Safety Pick award
After earning the top rating of good for roof strength, the Honda Odyssey minivan, and 3 large GM SUVs (GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, and Buick Enclave) become the latest 2011 Top Safety Pick winners. The Odyssey is the second minivan to earn Top Safety Pick since the Institute tightened the criteria to include good performance for roof strength in rollover crashes. These vehicles earlier earned good ratings for front, side, and rear crash protection.
In the latest tests, the roof of the Odyssey withstood a force more than 5 times the minivan's weight. By comparison, the current federal standard is 1.5 times weight. In addition to good crash test ratings in all 4 Institute tests, award winners must have electronic stability control (ESC), an important crash-avoidance feature.
In the latest tests, the roof of the Odyssey withstood a force more than 5 times the minivan's weight. By comparison, the current federal standard is 1.5 times weight. In addition to good crash test ratings in all 4 Institute tests, award winners must have electronic stability control (ESC), an important crash-avoidance feature.
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