10 Safest SUVs of 2015

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3. Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander scored “good” in all areas, and “advanced” in the front crash prevention test, according to IIHS. The forward collision mitigation system allowed the Mitsubishi Outlander to avoid a collision at 12 mph, but failed to reduce impact speed in the 25 mph test. The roof withstood 4.95 times the vehicle’s weight before crushing 5 inches, earning it a “good” rating. In the small overlap front test, the Mitsubishi Outlander earned a “good” rating in all fields, with the exception of the structure and safety cage. The lower rating is due to the the lower interior having an intrusion of 16 cm at the lower hinge pillar, and 12 cm at the instrument panel. Measurements taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.