Harder Rules Equal Fewer IIHS Top Safety Picks (no Toyota or Lexus models a top pick)

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11-18-09, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by encore888

More stringent test rules will hopefully mean in heavier, less fuel efficient,and more expensive cars.

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11-18-09, 03:20 PM

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The other funny thing is Toyota/Lexus WAS NOT the only brand "left off" the list yet its the only 2 people seem to be hung up about.

Yep, they also forgot ACURA: 5 star winner in 2009 for their entire line-up.

http://blogs.automotive.com/6502406/...ihs/index.html

In a sedan, the only scenario that I'm worried is when a semi or an SUV roll over on me

11-18-09, 03:26 PM

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Yep, they also forgot ACURA: 5 star winner in 2009 for their entire line-up.

http://blogs.automotive.com/6502406/...ihs/index.html

Note: 5 star rating system = NHTSA. OP's article was about IIHS ratings.

11-18-09, 03:33 PM

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Note: 5 star rating system = NHTSA. OP's article was about IIHS ratings.

The title says both

"Entire Acura Lineup gets 5 Stars in Safety from NHTSA, IIHS"

11-18-09, 03:38 PM

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The title says both

"Entire Acura Lineup gets 5 Stars in Safety from NHTSA, IIHS"

I see (on the blog link), safety sells.

11-18-09, 04:07 PM

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so they keep wanting all these safety features thus increasing the weight, but they want these cars to consume less and less gas?

Cooled seats are not a safety feature.

11-18-09, 06:48 PM

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I have a feeling we are going to see heavier cars in the future.......or bubble roofs.

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