Saab and Volvo nail convertible crash tests

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted its first crash tests of convertibles, rating 10 popular models on four key measures of safety. Only two models achieved top ratings across the board.

Pontiac G6
Pontiac G6
Front Impact: Acceptable

Side Impact: Marginal

Whiplash protection: Marginal

Stability control: Optional

According to the Insurance Institute, the driver's seat on the G6 came loose from one of its tracks during the crash test, allowing the seat to move and the crash dummy's head to hit the instrument panel.

GM says the seat did move but that it didn't come loose.

GM also said it is working to provide head protection for side impacts in all of its cars.


Saab 9-3

Volvo C70

Mitsubishi Eclipse

Volkswagen Eos

Chrysler Sebring

Toyota Camry Solara

Ford Mustang

BMW 3 Series

Audi A4 Cabriolet

Pontiac G6
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