The federal government has revealed which 2012 model year vehicles it will test and rate for safety as part of its tougher testing standards, as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-star safety ratings program. Not all new cars get rated: this year, 81% of the 2012 passenger vehicles to be sold in the United States will be checked by the crash test dummies and 92% of the new models will get rollover tests.
Of those tested, the federal government makes recommendations on which vehicles have the best “crash avoidance” gizmos. (This year, 38 models got top “crash avoidance” recommendations.)
Out of all the cars available to the American consumer, 42 passenger cars, 22 sport utility vehicles, 2 vans, and 8 pickups are rated, each getting an overall score.
“Our 5-star ratings program is a critical resource to help consumers make the best possible decisions about the cars they want to buy,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “By revamping the tests and creating a more rigorous program last year, we raised the bar on safety for all vehicle manufacturers. People should remember: More stars, safer cars.”
Results for the 74 vehicles will be posted online at www.safercar.gov.
Here are the 2012 vehicles being tested for crash and rollover safety :
2012 Model Year Vehicle Test List
PASSENGER CARS
Acura TL 4 DR
BMW 328i 4 DR
(list continues)
Buick Regal eAssist 4 DR
Cadillac CTS 4 DR
Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR
Chevrolet Impala 4 DR
Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR
Chrysler 200 4 DR
Chrysler 300 4 DR
Coda Coda 4 DR
Dodge Avenger 4 DR
Dodge Charger 4 DR
Fiat 500 3 HB
Ford Focus 4 DR
Ford Focus BEV 4 DR
Ford Mustang 2 DR
Ford Transit Connect 4 DR
Honda Civic 2 DR
Honda Civic IMA 4 DR
Honda CR-Z 3 HB
Honda Fit 5 HB
Hyundai Accent 4 DR
Hyundai Elantra 4 DR
Kia Rio 4 DR
Lexus ES350 4 DR
Mazda Mazda3 4 DR
Mazda Mazda6 4 DR
Mitsubishi iMiEV 5 HB
Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR
Nissan Maxima 4 DR
Nissan Versa 4 DR
Subaru Impreza 4 DR
Subaru Legacy 4 DR
Suzuki SX4 4 DR
Toyota Camry 4 DR
Toyota Corolla 4 DR
Toyota Prius v SW
Toyota Scion iQ 3 HB
Toyota Yaris Liftback 5 HB
Volkswagen Beetle 2 DR
Volkswagen Passat 4 DR
Volvo S60 4 DR
PICKUP TRUCKS
Make Model Body Style
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC
Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC
Ford F-250 Super Crew PU/CC
Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC
Ram 2500 Crew Cab PU/CC
Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC
Toyota Tacoma PU/CC
Toyota Tundra PU/CC
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
Acura MDX SUV
Cadillac SRX SUV
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV
Dodge Durango SUV
Dodge Journey SUV
Ford Expedition SUV
Ford Explorer SUV
Honda CR-V SUV
Honda Pilot SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe SUV
Hyundai Tucson SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV
Jeep Liberty SUV
Kia Sorento SUV
Kia Soul SUV
Kia Sportage SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV
Nissan Juke SUV
Subaru Outback SUV
Toyota 4Runner SUV
Toyota RAV4 SUV
VANS
Chrysler Town & Country VAN
Toyota Sienna VAN
