When choosing a new car, safety features are usually one of the most important factors for buyers. You don’t have to sacrifice luxury for safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave say these 3 luxury vehicles are Top Safety Picks. Stop by Global Motorsports in Cool Springs or Belle Meade to test drive these cars.
IIHS conducts vehicle tests to determine crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash. It also rates vehicles for front crash prevention, systems that warn the driver or brake automatically to avoid or mitigate a frontal collision. The vehicles that perform best in the tests qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK, which has been awarded since the 2006 model year.
1. 2016 Mercedes Benz C-Class
Notable Safety Features
- Driver knee airbag: a separate airbag in the lower instrument panel designed to minimize knee injuries in frontal crashes
- BabySmart Childseat Sensor and Rear Child Safety Locks
- Collision Prevention Assist Plus Forward Collision
Learn more about the safety features of the 2016 Mercedes Benz C-Class
2. 2015 Audi Q5
Notable Safety Features
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags (standard); rear seat-mounted torso airbags (optional)
- Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
- Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control
- Antilock brakes
Learn more about the safety features of 2015 Audi Q5
3. 2015 Volvo XC60
Notable Safety Features:
- Optional Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and Pedestrian Detection
- This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware
- Side curtain airbags were reprogrammed to deploy in small overlap frontal crashes to improve occupant protection
- Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control
Learn more about the safety features of the 2015 Volvo XC60
To see all the cars with a Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS, click here.
Visit Global Motorsports in Cool Springs and Belle Meade this holiday season to find the perfect pre-owned luxury car.
