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Jeanum · 08-16-2007, 08:52 PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released the results of side impact crash tests of large luxury cars. One of the least expensive models tested in this category of vehicles, a Kia Amanti, was among the better performers in side impact testing, while one of the most expensive models, a 2008 BMW 5 Series, earned a marginal rating for side impacts.

For the IIHS news release with links to the full ratings report and video, please click on: http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr081607.html

southpawboston · 08-16-2007, 09:27 PM

interesting read. and to play my tape loop once more, "yet again, a volvo was at the top". lol... oh how i wish i could afford a swedish ford.

08-16-2007, 08:52 PM	#1
Jeanum Moderator - CPS Technician Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,808	New side tests of large luxury cars: luxury doesn't always buy safety The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released the results of side impact crash tests of large luxury cars. One of the least expensive models tested in this category of vehicles, a Kia Amanti, was among the better performers in side impact testing, while one of the most expensive models, a 2008 BMW 5 Series, earned a marginal rating for side impacts. For the IIHS news release with links to the full ratings report and video, please click on: http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr081607.html __________________ Regards, Jean DD1 Age 7.5, 62 lbs. & 52" Monterey/Parkway/Olli DD2 Age 4, 43 lbs. & 42" Britax Frontier/Radian80/Recaro Signo

08-16-2007, 09:27 PM	#2
southpawboston CPS Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,978	Re: New side tests of large luxury cars: luxury doesn't always buy safety interesting read. and to play my tape loop once more, "yet again, a volvo was at the top". lol... oh how i wish i could afford a swedish ford. __________________ *DD1* \| 4.10 years \| 39 lbs \| 42" *DD2* \| 3.2 years \| 34 lbs \| 38" Both FF and luxuriating in Midnight Desert Recaro Signos in a 2006 Mazda3 S Touring

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