Top Safety Picks 2006
see 2009 winners | see 2008 winners | see 2007 winners Criteria: The Institute rates passenger vehicle crashworthiness good, acceptable, marginal, or poor based on performance in front, side, and rear tests. In 2006 the cars in each size group that earned good front, side, and rear ratings qualified as Top Safety Picks 2006 Cars that earned good front and side ratings plus an acceptable rating for rear crash protection
qualified as Top Safety Picks 2006 However, don't compare ratings across vehicle size groups because size and weight influence occupant protection in serious crashes. Larger, heavier vehicles generally afford more protection than smaller, lighter ones. Top Safety Picks are the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories, but this doesn't mean a small car that's a Top Safety Pick affords more protection than a bigger car that doesn't earn the award. Note: Top Safety Picks 2006 are 2006 models, unless otherwise noted. Large cars
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