Overall crashworthiness evaluations, current models

MIDSIZE LUXURY/NEAR LUXURY CARS

  • See earlier model ratings in this vehicle class
  • How tests are conducted and how the Institute determines ratings
  • Important: 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.
  • Click on front, side, or rear for test details. Vehicles are listed in order of performance in crash tests.
  • Electronic stability control availability — click on "ESC" for trade names of this feature.

Legend for vehicle ratings: =Good =Acceptable =Marginal =Poor


2009 Top Safety Pick Acura TSX 2009 models with standard side airbags
ESC
standard
2009 Top Safety Pick Acura TL 2009 models with standard side airbags
ESC
standard
2009 Top Safety Pick Audi A4 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags
ESC
standard
2009 Top Safety Pick Saab 9-3 2009 models with standard side airbags
ESC
standard
2009 Top Safety Pick Mercedes C class 2009 models with standard side airbags
ESC
standard
2009 Top Safety Pick BMW 3 series 2009 models with standard side airbags
ESC
standard
Lexus IS 250/350 2009 models with standard side airbags
ESC
standard
Lexus ES 350 2009 models with standard side airbags
ESC
standard
Infiniti G35/G37 2009 models with standard side airbags
ESC
standard
Volvo S60 2009 models with standard side airbags
ESC
standard
Lincoln MKZ 2009 models with standard side airbags
ESC
standard
Saab 9-5 2009 models with standard side airbags
ESC
standard

Notes:

  1. This rating is assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by the manufacturer as part of frontal crash test verification.
  2. 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.

Additional information:
Frontal technical measurements for midsize luxury/near luxury cars
Side impact technical measurements for midsize luxury/near luxury cars

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