When thinking about car safety, most people think of an SUV or truck, which are considered safer than other types of vehicles because they are larger. If you are looking to buy a safe vehicle, you will probably rule out small cars as a possible option right away. But just because they’re bigger doesn’t necessarily make SUVs and trucks safer than small vehicles. There are many small cars today that are equipped with all kinds of safety features, such as traction control, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking systems, air bags, so you can feel safe in a vehicle even if it is not so height or width. like SUV.
Subaru Impreza
The Impreza is available as a 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback. The base model is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and comes with a 5- or 6-speed manual transmission. The 2012 Impreza was named a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS, indicating that the 2013 model will also be a very safe vehicle. One of the most important safety features is the seventh airbag that protects the driver’s knees. The supplemental restraint system uses sensors to deploy the air bags. The Impreza features an antilock braking system, electronic brake force distribution, and brake assist, which applies full braking force when a panic stop situation is detected. The larger side mirror compared to previous models, together with the thinner pillars further increase the safety of the car. The folding steering column is capable of absorbing the energy of an impact during, which protects the driver during a collision.
Stem tC
This Toyota-made sports compact is a 3-door liftback, which comes with eight airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag and side curtain airbags. Smart Stop technology helps reduce engine power in the event that a driver steps on the accelerator and the brake pedal at the same time. If you press the accelerator pedal first and then apply the brake immediately, holding it down for more than half a second at more than 5 mph, without releasing the accelerator pedal, the system will reduce engine power. This makes it easier for you to accelerate when starting on a steep incline.
Chevrolet volt
The Volt is a plug-in hybrid vehicle and is one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the world, with 94 combined mpg. When it comes to car safety, it has 8 airbags, including the two-stage front airbag for the driver and front passenger, which can be deployed at two different speeds. OnStar’s safety / communication system sends instant notifications to emergency services after you are involved in an accident.