New Volvo XC60 receives IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award

New Volvo XC60 receives IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award

The new Volvo XC60

The second-generation Volvo XC60 has been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award, the highest honour a car can receive from the non-profit organisation.

Scoring “Good” scores in all five crash tests – small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests – the XC60s tested indicated a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash, based on data taken from the crash test dummy.

The XC60 also picked up an “Acceptable” headlight rating, although this is applicable to cars equipped with the optional Advanced Package. This is a step down from the 2017 model (first-generation), which earned a “Good” rating with its best available headlights.

Lastly, the SUV retained its “Superior” rating for front crash prevention thanks to a forward collision warning system (part of the standard City Safety suite) that meets National Highway Traffic Safety Administration criteria. Additionally, it avoided collisions in IIHS tests at speeds of 19 km/h (12 mph) and 40 km/h (25 mph).

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Comments

  • 12yrsold on Oct 12, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Does that mean buying the XC60 pay cheaper Insurance premium?! After all, it is accredited by IIHS as the Top safety pick ma.

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    • Man of steel on Oct 12, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      Wow so safe. What steel does Volvo use?

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 10 Thumb down 1
      • Is about technology that volvo used not the material. They care about safety. Just like what you wear to make you look stylish not what material you use to make you more fashionable.

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        • 12yrsold on Oct 13, 2017 at 8:50 am

          He he he. I can’t help but I think Man of Steel wear a red underwear outside to protect his birdie but not steel. Maybe watching too many superman movies have an effect on me. Cheers…

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      • Mr. Octopus on Oct 13, 2017 at 9:51 am

        They use high amount of boron steel in the frame.

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  • Santos on Oct 12, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    (Like) Proton XC60 rebadged.
    (Dislike) Proton Boyue rebadged

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  • Shahnaz on Oct 12, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    When is XC60 releasing in Malaysia ? Are they bringing the T8 model ? How much ?

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  • When launch the model brand new xc 60 ?

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