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Dec 9, 2016

Which 2017 Toyota Models Are IIHS Top Safety Picks?

Families on the go make safety a priority when considering a new car. Car shoppers who value safety can use the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as an incredible resource and IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards are a great starting point. Fans of the Toyota brand who put emphasis on safety can choose from an industry-leading seven Toyota models that have been rated as IIHS Top Safety Picks. Potential owners who want to know –which 2017 Toyota models are IIHS Top Safety Picks — can find a breakdown right here at Toyota of Greensburg.

IIHS Top Safety Pick Testing and Qualifications

To say that Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing is thorough may be an understatement. Each model that achieves Top Safety Pick status must undergo and achieve a “good” rating in five crash tests — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints — in addition to receiving an “advanced” or “superior” grade in front crash prevention. Top Safety Pick+ recipients face all the same challenges in addition to having to receive an “acceptable” or “good” headlight rating — a new test for this year.

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2017 Toyota Models Crash Test Ratings and Awards

Red Circle with Passenger, Airbag and SeatbeltAn industry-leading seven IIHS Top Safety Picks that include five Top Safety Pick+ award winners make the Toyota brand stand out from the automotive crowd. With new headlight testing parameters, the elite IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating is even more difficult to attain, illustrating the impressive safety features of Toyota models. Standard Toyota STAR Safety Systems set a strong foundation for Toyota-brand safety, which is amplified with the availability of Toyota Safety Sense collision-prevention systems as a standard feature for many 2017 Toyota models.

Current Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing has named the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA and 2017 Toyota Avalon as IIHS Top Safety Picks. With exceptional crash testing and impressive safety features, the Yaris iA sedan and luxurious Toyota Avalon stand out in their respective classes. Drivers who will settle for nothing but the best can choose from five IIHS Top Safety Pick+ models — the 2017 Toyota Prius, 2017 Toyota Prius v, 2017 Toyota Corolla, 2017 Toyota Camry and 2017 Toyota RAV4. Regardless of which Toyota model you choose, you will benefit from excellent safety ratings.

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Safety is a priority for many drivers and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a quality resource. Vehicles that can claim to be an IIHS Top Safety Pick or IIHS Top Safety Pick+ are in elite company and stand out from the crowd. Fans of the Toyota brand may want to know — which 2017 Toyota models are IIHS Top Safety Picks — and can learn more right here at Toyota of Greensburg. Explore the Toyota of Greensburg inventory today to find your own IIHS Top Safety Pick.