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To 10 Saftest Cars of 2007
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federal agency that performs a battery of crash tests on every car before getting put on the market in the United States. According to NHTSA, if all other things are equal, a heavier vehicle will generally offer better protection in a crash than a smaller one. This is particularly true when two-vehicle crashes and a large vehicle is pitted against a smaller one.
1. Audi A4:
• Electronic Stability Control • 4-Wheel ABS • Traction Control
• Child Seat Lower Anchorage • Adjustable Upper Belt - Front • Pretensioner
• Dynamic Head Restraint • Trunk Release
2. Saab 9-3:
* Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
* Electronic stability control
* Antilock brakes
* Daytime running lights
3. Acura RDX:
The Acura RDX shares some of its basic engineering with the Honda CR-V. Electronic stability control, which helps prevent vehicles from going out of control or flipping over in emergency maneuvers, comes as standard equipment on the RDX.
4. Honda Pilot:
The mid-sized Honda Pilot has been one of the most popular crossover SUVs around since its introduction in 2002. Like all Honda SUVs, it comes standard with electronic stability control.
5. Hyundai Entourage:
The Entourage is Hyundai’s new minivan. The Kia Sedona is essentially the same vehicle with relatively minor differences. The Sedona has a smooth and quiet ride, comfortable interior and solid build quality, according to Edmunds.com.
6. Mercedes-Benz M-class:
With its car-like engineering, the M-class is, technically speaking, a crossover vehicle. It handles well and, according to the Insurance Institute’s tests.
7. Subar Forrester:
The Subaru Forester and Legacy are the only vehicles on the list that do not have it as standard equipment. For the Forester, stability control is available only on the Sports 2.5 XT version.
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