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.
Volvo C70
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Top Safety Pick
Volvo C70
Front Impact: Good

Side Impact: Good

Whiplash protection: Good

Stability control: Standard

The C70 is a hard-top convertible made by Ford-owned Volvo of Sweden.

To earn a "Top Safety Pick" designation, a vehicle must get top scores in all impact tests and it must be available with electronic stability control.

A hard convertible top, like the one on the C70, cannot support weight and does not offer any safety benefit as compared to a cloth top. The C70 has automatic rollbars that deploy in the event of rollover.


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