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If safety is your main concern out on the road, then you will find this list of cars to be of importance.
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This list comprises of vehicles that have been awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).. K; t, ~, g7 g6 M
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, g" h/ q: K# T" wTSP+ is awarded to vehicles that have proven to be exceptionally good in moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, along with a basic rating for front crash prevention.
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While no one wants to be involved in a crash, the IIHS believes it would be wise to choose a vehicle in which your chances of survival are improved.
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While no subcompacts received the TSP+ rating, the Chevrolet Spark is the only vehicle in its class to receive the Top Safety Pick rating, which is just one step below TSP+.
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For 2014, the following cars received the TSP+ rating:& v; v! U. {; [# w7 q
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Small cars
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•Mazda3
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•Toyota Prius% T9 B6 @+ T% k
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Midsize moderately priced cars
% d7 v. Q' V( E" A9 r•Ford Fusion
, C6 I1 i7 K0 @•Honda Accord two-door' a2 B! Y* s! u1 Q& U9 ~
•Honda Accord four-door% y( h" {; D# U1 d& G
•Mazda6
$ s) L( N% ?% e& U6 q•Subaru Legacy4 Z) O) v( y! s1 Q3 i5 Z; N6 j
•Subaru Outback
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Midsize luxury/near-luxury cars
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•Lincoln MKZ: e0 n2 Z) K) p' s' A
•Volvo S60
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•Acura RL
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built after October 2013
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•Subaru Forester
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Midsize SUV
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Midsize luxury SUVs
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•Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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•Volvo XC60# @7 W+ Y9 k" E" W. N
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So if you’re looking for a new car for the New Year, IIHS hopes this list will make your buying decision a little easier.7 q- q$ A6 V- O
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