DETROIT – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety today
named the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu with available Forward Collision Alert a
Top Safety Pick+. The distinction requires cars to receive high marks
in crash worthiness and achieve a basic, advanced or superior rating for
frontal crash prevention.
The crash tests consist of front, side, roof strength and head
restraint tests. In order to receive 2014 Top Safety Pick+ status, the
2014 Malibu had to offer a frontal crash protection system meeting IIHS
requirements as well as receive a “Good” rating – the highest
classification used by IIHS – in four of the five crash tests and no
less than an “Acceptable” – the second highest classification – rating
in the fifth test.
This differs from the 2014 Top Safety Pick Rating that required a car
to receive a “Good” rating in four of the five crash tests and no less
than an “Acceptable” rating on the fifth test – without offering a
frontal crash protection system meeting IIHS requirements.
The 2014 Malibu exceeded those requirements, achieving a “Good”
rating in all five tests. It also achieved a “Basic” assessment for the
frontal crash prevention system when outfitted with the optional
Advanced Safety Package available on 2LT and above trim packages,
meeting the requirements for the Top Safety Pick+ consideration. The
system uses camera and radar systems to monitor the distance to the car
in front of the Malibu, and will sound an alert if it senses a possible
collision.
The IIHS designs its tests to replicate certain types of crashes that
can occur on the road, with evaluation focusing on key points in the
vehicle’s body structure and the risk of occupant injury.
Learn more by following the link: http://bit.ly/1guEWX7
Courtesy of Chevrolet Media
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