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From Toyota Newsroom, 12/19/2013:
Consumer Reports Reinstates Camry to Recommended List; Toyota Models Earn Coveted Top Safety Pick Awards
Camry has been reinstated to Consumer Reports’ list of recommended cars after being named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), reports Bloomberg. The 2014 Camry (assembled starting Dec.16, 2013) earned IIHS’ coveted award after rating “acceptable” in the small overlap front crash test and “good” for moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and rear.
Joining Camry on the Top Safety Pick list is the 2014 Scion tC. The 2014 Toyota Prius (assembled after November 2013) and 2014 Highlander were named Top Safety Pick+ winners.
Far fewer vehicles met the institute’s new criteria after it raised the bar to require “good” or “acceptable” performance in the small overlap front crash test for Top Safety Pick and a front crash prevention system for Top Safety Pick+. Compared to 130 honorees from across the auto industry last year, just 39 vehicles met the tougher standards to earn the 2014 awards.
“While many 2013 Top Safety Pick winners didn’t make it to the winners’ circle for 2014, that doesn’t mean they are any less safe than before,” states the IIHS. “Vehicles that have fallen off the list have less than acceptable ratings for small overlap protection or haven’t been tested yet. However, all models that earned Top Safety Pick in 2013 continue to offer a high level of protection in four main crash types – moderate overlap front, side, rollover and rear.”
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