Overall crashworthiness evaluations
Midsize luxury/near luxury cars
current models | earlier models
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Vehicles are listed in order of performance in crash tests. Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight; side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
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Acura TSX 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard |
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Acura TL 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard |
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Audi A4 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags |
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standard |
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Saab 9-3 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard |
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Mercedes C class 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard |
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BMW 3 series 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard |
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Lincoln MKZ 2010 models with standard side airbags |
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standard |
| Lexus IS 250/350 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard | |
| Lexus ES 350 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard | |
| Infiniti G35/G37 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard | |
| Volvo S60 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard | |
| Saab 9-5 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard |
- This rating is assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by the manufacturer as part of frontal crash test verification.
- Two tests of this vehicle were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by the vehicle manufacturer as part of frontal crash test verification. Ratings are based on both tests.
- This rating is assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by the manufacturer as part of side crash test verification.
Additional information:
How tests are conducted and how the Institute
determines ratings
Frontal technical
measurements for
midsize luxury/near luxury cars
Side impact technical measurements for
midsize luxury/near luxury cars