HIGHWAY SAFETY RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS

Midsize convertibles

Front moderate overlap results

Good
Audi A4 Cabriolet 2007-09 models
Poor
Ford Mustang convertible 2010 models built before January 2010
Acceptable
Ford Mustang convertible 2007-09 models built after May 2007
Acceptable
Ford Mustang convertible 2005-07 models built before June 2007
Good
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2007-12 models
Acceptable
Pontiac G6 convertible 2006-09 models
Good
Saab 9-3 convertible 2004-11 models
Good
Toyota Camry Solara convertible 2004-08 models

Side results

Marginal
Audi A4 Cabriolet 2003-09 models
Good
Ford Mustang convertible 2008-09 models
Good
Ford Mustang convertible 2007 models built after January 2007, with optional side airbags
Good
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2007-12 models
Marginal
Pontiac G6 convertible 2008-09 models
Marginal
Pontiac G6 convertible 2007 models built after January 2007, with optional side airbags
Good
Saab 9-3 convertible 2004-11 models
Acceptable
Toyota Camry Solara convertible 2004-08 models

 


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How tests are conducted and how the Institute determines ratings:

Moderate overlap front — Ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Side — Ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. Except where noted, models have a standard complement of side airbags, generally consisting of front and rear curtain airbags to protect the head and front seat-mounted airbags to protect the torso.

Rear crash protection ratings for all models tested

Focuses on how well seat/head restraint combinations protect against whiplash injuries

See ratings by manufacturer:  

Rollover crash protection ratings for all models tested

Assesses vehicle roof strength for protection in rollover crashes

See ratings by vehicle type/size:  

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