November 1, 2011
Five minivans earn Top Safety Pick award; 2 others lag behind on rollover protection
Rollover/roof strength test:
In the Institute's roof strength test, a metal plate is pushed against 1 side of a roof at a constant speed. To earn a good rating, the roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle's weight before reaching 5 inches of crush.
NEWLY TESTED:
2012 Chrysler Town & Country — GOOD and Top Safety Pick
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Vehicle Research Center roof strength test in progress: 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 8/18/11 |
Studio shot: 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 8/10/11 |
2011 Nissan Quest — ACCEPTABLE
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Vehicle Research Center roof strength test in progress: 2011 Nissan Quest 8/24/11 |
Studio shot: 2011 Nissan Quest 8/10/11 |
2012 Kia Sedona — POOR
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Vehicle Research Center roof strength test in progress: 2012 Kia Sedona 8/24/11 |
Studio shot: 2012 Kia Sedona 8/19/11 |
PREVIOUSLY TESTED:
2011-12 Honda Odyssey — GOOD and Top Safety Pick
(model tested: 2011 Honda Odyssey)
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Vehicle Research Center roof strength test in progress: 2012 Honda Odyssey 2/17/11 |
Studio shot: 2012 Honda Odyssey 2/14/11 |
2011-12 Toyota Sienna — GOOD and Top Safety Pick
(model tested: 2011 Toyota Sienna)
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Vehicle Research Center roof strength test in progress: 2011 Toyota Sienna 5/13/10 |
Studio shot: 2011 Toyota Sienna 5/5/10 |
