To qualify for 2014 Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as a good or acceptable rating in the small overlap front test.
To qualify for 2014 Top Safety Pick+, a vehicle must meet the Top Safety Pick criteria, plus earn a basic, advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.
Models that earn Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick are the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories. Size and weight influence occupant protection in serious crashes. Larger, heavier vehicles generally afford more protection than smaller, lighter ones. Thus, a small car that’s a Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick doesn’t necessarily afford more protection than a bigger car that doesn’t earn the award.
indicates a Top Safety Pick winner
indicates a Top Safety Pick+ winner
Small/Compact Size Car
2014 Dodge Dart 2014 Ford Focus 2014 Honda Civic 2-door
Midsize Affordable Car
2014 Chrysler 200 2014 Nissan Altima 2014 Kia Optima
Midsize Luxury Car
2014 Acura TL
2014 Infiniti Q50 (Applies only to optional front crash prevention models.)
2014 Volvo XC60
Small SUV/Crossover
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
2014 Mazda CX-5 (Applies only to optional front crash prevention models. Applies only to vehicles built after October 2013.)
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Midsize Affordable SUV
2014 Toyota Highlander
Midsize Luxury SUV
2014 Acura MDX 2014 Mercedes M class
Source: IIHS Official Site
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