10 Safest SUVs of 2015

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9. Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 scored “good” in all areas, and “superior” in the front crash prevention test, according to the IIHS. With the optional collision warning with full auto brake and pedestrian detection system installed, the Volvo XC60 avoided a collision at 12 mph, and reduced impact speed by 13 mph in the 25 mph test. The child seat LATCH system was given a “marginal” score due to the anchors being too deep in the seat and other hardware being easily confused for an anchor. The roof strength was given a “good” rating, as the roof was able to withstand 5.23 times the weight of the vehicle before crushing 5 inches. In the small overlap front test, the Volvo XC60 scored “good” across the board. Driver space had a very low intrusion of 6 cm of both the lower and upper interior, and the dummy’s movement was well controlled. Measurements taken from the dummy indicated a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.