DH & I drove through some car lots yesterday to see what some different vehicles looked like in-person. One caught my eye that I hadn't even considered, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Fell in love with the way it looks! (Haven't test-driven.)
I get home and look up the safety ratings, and I'm disappointed it doesn't have high ratings. US News gave the Wrangler (2-door version, I couldn't find the 4-door version) 5.7/10 for safety. IIHS gives in "moderate" for side impact and head restraints / seats.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Jeep_Wrangler/
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/jeep/wrangler-4-door
I see some people say "only buy vehicles highly-rated by IIHS", then I see other people say "any modern car is pretty safe".
Am I putting my family in a death-trap if I even consider this vehicle? Should I permanently cross it off the list?
I get home and look up the safety ratings, and I'm disappointed it doesn't have high ratings. US News gave the Wrangler (2-door version, I couldn't find the 4-door version) 5.7/10 for safety. IIHS gives in "moderate" for side impact and head restraints / seats.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Jeep_Wrangler/
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/jeep/wrangler-4-door
I see some people say "only buy vehicles highly-rated by IIHS", then I see other people say "any modern car is pretty safe".
Am I putting my family in a death-trap if I even consider this vehicle? Should I permanently cross it off the list?