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When deciding on a used car model, safety is an important consideration. For the 2021 model year, 6 Honda models received top safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Learn more about the models that received these top honors and the safety features you’ll enjoy when you drive one.
The Six Honda Models
The six Honda vehicles that earned a top safety rating from the IIHS range from sedans to SUVs, which means you’ll have no problems finding a model that suits your needs. The Civic sedan, Civic hatchback, and CR-V all nabbed the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating for 2021. Additionally, the Insight, Accord, and Odyssey all achieved the premier TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating.
How to Earn a Top Safety Rating
In order to earn a 2021 TSP rating from the IIHS, a vehicle must score “Good” on all crash test modes, including the difficult passenger-side small overlap test. The vehicle must also earn a “Good” or “Acceptable” rating on the available headlights and an “Advanced” or “Superior” rating on front crash prevention in both vehicle-on-pedestrian and vehicle-on-vehicle tests. To achieve a TSP+ rating, vehicles must pass all of the same safety tests as the TSP rating plus earn a “Good” or “Acceptable” rating on the standard headlights.
Honda Sensing Technologies
One reason these six models earned top IIHS safety ratings is that they all come standard with Honda Sensing technologies. Honda Sensing is a collection of driver-assistive and safety technology equipment that can help you feel like you have another set of eyes on the road. These standard safety features include collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, forward collision warning, lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, and traffic sign recognition.
In addition to these features, every Honda model on the top safety list also comes standard with automatic high-beam headlights and a multi-angle rearview camera. For added peace of mind, you’ll find other available safety features on these vehicles, such as Honda LaneWatch, a blind-spot information system, and a rear cross-traffic monitor.
Other Top Safety Features
These six Honda models didn’t earn IIHS top safety ratings just because of their standard Honda Sensing safety features. They also include a variety of active and passive safety features. Every model comes with Honda’s exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, which is designed to protect passengers during a frontal collision.
Other features you’ll find in Honda vehicles that can safeguard occupants in a collision include advanced SmartVent front airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, and three-point seat belts with an automatic tensioning system. Plus, for better handling and more precise stopping, the vehicles come standard with vehicle stability assist with traction control, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, and electronic brake distribution.
When safety is a top priority, these six IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Honda models offer the features you need for more security when you’re on the road. If you’re interested in driving home one of these 2021 Honda Models, you’ll want to visit us at Rick Roush Honda to browse our used vehicle inventory.
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