Dodge Dart, Lexus ES and Two More Named Top Safety Picks

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's list of Top Safety Picks has grown by four cars. The 2013 versions of the Lexus ES, Dodge Dart, Hyundai Santa Fe and Subaru XV Crosstrek have earned IIHS' top award. To earn the safety nod, a car must receive the highest score of Good in front, side, rear and rollover crash tests. The rollover test looks at a vehicle's roof strength. To pass this crash test, a car's roof must withstand a force of four times its weight. The ES and Santa Fe have been redesigned for the 2013 model year. Both the ES 350 and ES 300h, a hybrid, have been named Top Safety Picks, besting the 2012 ES 350 that earned a Marginal score in the rear crash test. The 2012 Santa Fe also was a Top Safety Pick. The new-for-2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek's crash-test scores are no surprise since it's based on the Subaru Impreza, which is also a Top Safety Pick. The Dart is also new for 2013. Related Tougher IIHS Crash Test Could Mean Fewer Top Safety Picks Roof-Strength Ratings Offer Insight on Rollover Safety More Safety News from KickingTires http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/

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