2011 Chevrolet Volt Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, achieving “good” scores in four types of crash tests and offering crash-avoiding electronic stability control.
The IIHS tests vehicles to determine how well they protect occupants in front and side crash tests, a rollover test, and simulated rear impacts to evaluate seat and head restraints for protection against neck injuries.
“Safety remains one of the most important factors buyers weigh when purchasing a vehicle,” said Doug Parks, Volt global vehicle line executive.  ”The IIHS designation reiterates the Volt as a safe, practical vehicle that can be a family’s only car – without compromises.”
Safety features on the Volt include:

• StabiliTrak electronic stability control
• Front side, knee and full-length side curtain airbags
• LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for Children)
• Five-year subscription to OnStar’s Directions and Connections Plan including Automatic Crash Response, stolen vehicle assistance and connected navigatio