Forbes List of Safest Cars of 2007
May 16, 2007 by
Forbes Magazine (forbes.com) has complied a list of the safest cars of 2007, using data from respected sources, including Consumer Reports, The Department of Transportation, The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI).
In order to win a spot on the list, the vehicle had to have at least of the two following: Consumer Report's highest possible accident avoidance rating, Perfect crash test scores from NHTSA, Perfect crash test scores from IIHS and lower that average frequency of insurance injury claim
filing according to the HLDI.
Forbes only considered vehicles that had been tested in all available categories.
Following are Forbes Safest Cars of 2007, along with some of the safety features on the individual models.
Acura RDX SUV. Base Price $32,995. The RDX safety features include a sophisticated body structure, standard front, side and side curtain air bags. Brake assist and Vehicle Stability Assist help prevent impacts. (acura.com)
Acura RL Sedan. Base Price $45,780. Braking system, Active Front Lighting System and Vehicle Stability Assist. (acura.com).
Audi A4 Family. Base Price $28,240. Winner of the overall World Car of the Year Award. (audiusa.com)
Audi A6 Sedan and Wagon. Base Price $41,950.
BMW Z4 Convertible and Coupe. Base Price $36,400. Precision handling, agility, and responsiveness help drivers to react to unexpected driving situations (bmwusa.com)
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible and Coupe. Base Price $44,995. safety features include driver and passenger dual stage frontal and side-impact air bags, passenger sensing air bag system, Z06 brakes, anti lock brakes, active handling, OnStar, traction control and driver information center. (www.chevrolet.com)
Ford Freestyle SUV. Base Price $26,670.
Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan. Base Price $14,810.
Jaguar XJ Sedan. Base Price $64,250.
In order to win a spot on the list, the vehicle had to have at least of the two following: Consumer Report's highest possible accident avoidance rating, Perfect crash test scores from NHTSA, Perfect crash test scores from IIHS and lower that average frequency of insurance injury claim
Forbes only considered vehicles that had been tested in all available categories.
Following are Forbes Safest Cars of 2007, along with some of the safety features on the individual models.
Acura RDX SUV. Base Price $32,995. The RDX safety features include a sophisticated body structure, standard front, side and side curtain air bags. Brake assist and Vehicle Stability Assist help prevent impacts. (acura.com)
Acura RL Sedan. Base Price $45,780. Braking system, Active Front Lighting System and Vehicle Stability Assist. (acura.com).
Audi A4 Family. Base Price $28,240. Winner of the overall World Car of the Year Award. (audiusa.com)
Audi A6 Sedan and Wagon. Base Price $41,950.
BMW Z4 Convertible and Coupe. Base Price $36,400. Precision handling, agility, and responsiveness help drivers to react to unexpected driving situations (bmwusa.com)
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible and Coupe. Base Price $44,995. safety features include driver and passenger dual stage frontal and side-impact air bags, passenger sensing air bag system, Z06 brakes, anti lock brakes, active handling, OnStar, traction control and driver information center. (www.chevrolet.com)
Ford Freestyle SUV. Base Price $26,670.
Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan. Base Price $14,810.
Jaguar XJ Sedan. Base Price $64,250.
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- The safest cars had a rigorous selection process.
- Crash test scores were evaluated.
- Frequency on insurances claims were considered.
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