Media Advisory: New Crash Test Results Available on NHTSA's World Wide Web Site |
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NHTSA
March 12, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NHTSA 15-01
Monday, March 12, 2001
Contact: NHTSA, Tim Hurd, (202) 366-9550
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) latest crash test results for 2001 model year vehicles are now available on the agency's World Wide Web site: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov./
For frontal impact, the Chrysler Sebring convertible, Ford Mustang two-door, Honda Accord two-door, Mazda Miata convertible, Chevrolet Malibu four-door, Honda Accord four-door, Hyundai Elantra four-door, Lexus IS300 four-door, Mazda Protegé four-door, Nissan Sentra four-door, Pontiac Grand Prix four-door, Toyota Avalon four-door, Toyota Echo four-door, Chevrolet Suburban 4x4 four-door utility, Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 four-door utility, Dodge Durango 4x4 four-door utility, GMC Yukon 4x4 four-door utility, GMC Yukon XL 4x4 four-door utility, Lexus RX300 4x4 four-door utility, Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4x4 four-door utility, Pontiac Aztek 4x4 four-door utility, and the Dodge Dakota 4x2 four-door pickup are rated.
For side impact, the Ford Mustang convertible, Honda Insight two-door, Mercury Cougar two-door, Honda Civic four-door, Lexus RX300 4x4 four-door utility, Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 four-door utility, Subaru Forester 4x4 four-door utility, and the Dodge Dakota 4x2 four-door pickup are rated.
For both frontal and side impact, the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) reports crash test results in a range of one to five stars, with five stars showing the best crash protection for vehicles. Frontal tests should be compared only within the same weight class.
A fact sheet, containing explanatory information and tables showing NCAP crash tests results and rollover resistance ratings for model year 2001 vehicles, is available by calling the NHTSA Office of Public and Consumer Affairs, 202-366-9550; the Auto Safety Hotline, 1-800-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236); or by writing to NHTSA Public Affairs, Room 5232, 400 Seventh St., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590. The crash test information and rollover resistance ratings are available at NHTSA=s web site by clicking on AStar Ratings@ under APopular Information@ in the index on the left side of the screen.
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