NHTSA names 74 vehicles to be rated in 2012 crash-testing program
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its final list of 2012 vehicles that will be evaluated under the agency's 5-Star Safety Rating program. The roster includes 42 passenger cars, 22 sport utility vehicles, eight pickup trucks and two vans. According to NHTSA, that sample will provide consumers with safety information on approximately 81 percent of all 2012-model-year passenger vehicles and 92 percent of the entire fleet. The agency does not plan to retest any carryover 2011 models that have already been rated using its new and more stringent 5-Star criteria that was adopted last year.
"Our 5-star ratings program is a critical resource to help consumers make the best possible decisions about the cars they want to buy," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "By revamping the tests and creating a more rigorous program last year, we raised the bar on safety for all vehicle manufacturers. People should remember: More stars, safer cars."
In addition to issuing its basic safety ratings, NHTSA also provides buyers with recommendations on vehicles equipped with various crash-avoidance technologies. For 2012, it has recognized 68 models equipped with either lane-departure warning and/or forward-collision warning systems that also will be evaluated. Those findings along with the results of the comprehensive 5-Star testing will be posted online at www.safercars.com.
The following is a complete list of the 2012 vehicles that NHTSA will subject to its 5-Star safety regimen, broken out by manufacturer names.
Acura:
2012 Acura TL
2012 Acura MDX
BMW:
2012 BMW 328i
Buick:
2012 Buick Regal eAssist
Cadillac:
2012 Cadillac CTS
2012 Cadillac SRX
Chevrolet:
2012 Chevrolet Camaro
2012 Chevrolet Impala
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab
Chrysler:
2012 Chrysler 200
2012 Chrysler 300
2012 Chrysler Town & Country
Coda:
2012 Coda Sedan
Dodge:
2012 Dodge Avenger
2012 Dodge Charger
2012 Dodge Durango
2012 Dodge Journey
Fiat:
2012 Fiat 500 3-dr
Ford:
2012 Ford Focus
2012 Ford Focus BEV
2012 Ford Transit Connect
2012 Ford Mustang
2012 Ford Expedition
2012 Ford Explorer
2012 Ford F-150 Supercab
2012 Ford F-250 Super Crew
Honda:
2012 Honda Civic
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid
2012 Honda CR-V
2012 Honda CR-Z 3-dr
2012 Honda Fit 5-dr
2012 Honda Pilot
Hyundai:
2012 Hyundai Accent
2012 Hyundai Elantra
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
2012 Hyundai Tucson
Jeep:
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2012 Jeep Liberty
Kia:
2012 Kia Rio
2012 Kia Sorento
2012 Kia Soul
2012 Kia Sportage
Lexus:
2012 Lexus ES 350
Mazda:
2012 Mazda Mazda3
2012 Mazda Mazda6
Mitsubishi:
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
2012 Mitsubishi i 5-dr
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Nissan:
2012 Nissan Maxima
2012 Nissan Versa
2012 Nissan Juke
RAM:
2012 Ram 1500 Crew Cab
2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab
2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab
Scion:
2012 Scion iQ 3-dr
Subaru:
2012 Subaru Impreza
2012 Subaru Legacy
2012 Subaru Outback
Suzuki:
2012 Suzuki SX4
Toyota:
2012 Toyota Camry
2012 Toyota Corolla
2012 Toyota Prius V
2012 Toyota Yaris 5-dr
2012 Toyota Sienna
2012 Toyota 4Runner
2012 Toyota RAV4
2012 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
2012 Toyota Tundra Double Cab
Volkswagen:
2012 Volkswagen Beetle
2012 Volkswagen Passat
Volvo:
2012 Volvo S60
