Number and Variety of Vehicles with Electronic Stability Control Increase in 2005 Model Year

The best protection against crashes is to avoid them completely, but sometimes, even good drivers encounter circumstances that are out of their control.

Fortunately, a revolutionary active safety technology, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), serves as a vehicle's sixth sense by anticipating crashes before they occur and automatically intervening to prevent them.

ESC provides enhanced stability and control in all driving situations, significantly reducing the risk of a crash, especially on...

twisting, country roads or highway ramps
rainy, city streets
sand or gravel
hot, dry pavement
snow, sleet and ice

and during...

obstacle avoidance maneuvers
cornerning
accelerating
braking

ESC helps to prevent rollovers, skids, spins, and can keep your vehicle on the road.

ESC = the Easy Safety Choice.
It helps every driver drive better.

Over 100 Percent Increase in Economically Priced Vehicles Offering ESC as a Safety Option

DETROIT, Nov. 10 -- The Electronic Stability Control Coalition today announced that the availability of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) increased in model year 2005, as vehicle manufacturers either made the automotive safety feature standard or expanded its availability. Notedly, vehicles offering ESC that retail at or under $25,000 has increased by more than 100 percent, making this important technology a safety option for a wider variety of consumers. A full list of ESC equipped vehicles for the new model year is available on the Coalition's website http://www.esceducation.org/.

"The 2005 model year list includes more vehicles priced at or under $25,000 than ever before, which is great news for the average car buyer," said Rich Golitko, Chairman of the ESC Coalition. "We are encouraged that ESC availability is growing across the board and regard it as an important step toward reducing the number of crashes on America's roads."

ESC is an auto safety system that electronically assists drivers in critical driving situations by applying brakes to individual wheels when instability is detected. Several studies have proven the safety system's ability to help prevent crashes and save lives.

A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), concluded that ESC reduced single-vehicle crashes in passenger cars by 35 percent, and single-vehicle crashes in SUVs by 67 percent. Another study, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), found ESC effective in reducing the risk of fatal passenger vehicle crashes by 34 percent.

Earlier research data from the University of Iowa as well as Europe and Japan-available at http://www.esceducation.org/what_experts_say/industry_reports.shtml -- have corroborated these findings, which, together, lead to the conclusion that widespread installation of ESC in the U.S. could potentially save more than 7,000 lives each year.

"Extensive research demonstrates the value of ESC and therefore manufacturers have continued to increase the models with ESC availability," said Jim Gill, Vice Chairman of the ESC Coalition. "This translates into increasing choice for consumers and strengthens our resolve to educate drivers about the importance of requesting this life-saving technology when they are shopping for their next vehicle."

ESC is marketed under various trade names, which can be found at http://www.esceducation.org/.

The ESC Coalition was established in 2003 to inform consumers and other key audiences about the benefits of ESC systems. It is a joint effort of two of the largest automotive technology suppliers, Robert Bosch Corporation and Continental Teves. As leaders in the development and manufacture of ESC systems, both companies are working together to increase the general awareness of this potentially life saving technology.

2005 ESC Equipped Vehicles

The following is a list of Model Year 2005 vehicles with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as available equipment – either Standard or Optional – as reported to NHTSA by the vehicle manufacturers. Vehicle manufacturers may elect to make ESC available on other models during the model year. Check with your manufacturer.

Make	Model	Availability	ESC is Called

Acura	Acura 3.2 TL Acura RL Acura MDX Acura TSX	Standard Standard Standard Standard	Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

Audi	Audi A4 Audi A6 Audi A8 Audi all-road Quattro Audi TT	Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard	Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

BMW	BMW 3 Series BMW 5 Series BMW 6 Series BMW 7 Series BMW M3 BMW X3 BMW X5 BMW Z4	Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

Buick	Buick LaCrosse Buick LeSabre Buick Park Avenue Buick Terraza	Optional Optional Optional Optional	StabiliTrak

Cadillac	Cadillac CTS Cadillac DeVille Cadillac Escalade Cadillac Escalade EXT Cadillac ESV Cadillac STS Cadillac SRX Cadillac XLR	Optional Optional Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard	StabiliTrak

Chevrolet	Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Express Passenger Van 3500 (extended wheel base) Chevrolet Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe Chevrolet Uplander	Optional Standard Standard Optional Optional Optional	StabiliTrak Active Handling StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak

Chrysler	Chrysler 300 Chrysler Crossfire Coupe	Optional Standard	Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Dodge	Magnum	Optional	Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Ford	Ford Expedition Ford Explorer Ford Freestar	Optional Standard Optional	AdvanceTrac

GMC	GMC Yukon GMC Yukon Denali GMC Yukon XL GMC Yukon XL Denali GMC Savana Passenger Van (extended wheel base)	Optional Optional Optional Optional Standard	StabiliTrak

Honda	CR-V Odyssey Pilot	Standard Standard Standard	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Infiniti	Infiniti FX35 Infiniti FX45 Infiniti G35 Infiniti Q45 Infiniti QX56	Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard	Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Jaguar	Jaguar S-Type Jaguar XJ Series Jaguar XK Series Jaguar X-Type	Standard Standard Standard Standard	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

Jeep	Grand Cherokee	Optional	Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Kia	Kia Amanti Kia Sportage	Optional Optional	Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Land Rover	Land Rover Range Rover Land Rover LR3	Standard Standard	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

Lexus	Lexus ES 330 Lexus GS 300 Lexus GS 430 Lexus GX 470 Lexus IS 300 Lexus LS 430 Lexus LX 470 Lexus RX 330 Lexus RX 400h Lexus SC 430	Optional Standard Standard Standard Optional Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard	Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)

Lincoln	Lincoln Aviator Lincoln LS Lincoln Navigator	Standard Optional Standard	AdvanceTrac

Mazda	Mazda RX-8	Optional	Dynamic Stability Control

Mercedes-Benz	C-Class CLK-Class E-Class G-Class M-Class S-Class SL-Class SLK-Class SLR-Class	Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard	Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Mercury	Mountaineer Monterey	Standard Optional	AdvanceTrac

MINI	MINI Cooper	Optional	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi Montero Mitsubishi Endeavor	Standard Optional	Active Skid and Traction Control MULTIMODE TM

Nissan	Nissan Armada Nissan 350 Z Nissan Frontier Nissan Maxima Nissan Murano Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Quest Nissan Titan Nissan Xterra	Standard Optional Optional Optional Optional Standard Optional Optional Optional	Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Pontiac	Pontiac Bonneville SSEi Pontiac Grand Prix Pontiac Montana SV6 Pontiac Vibe	Optional Optional Optional Optional	StabiliTrak

Porsche	Porsche 911 Porsche Boxster Porsche Cayenne	Optional Optional Standard	Porsche Stability Management (PSM)

Saab	Saab 9-3 Saab 9-5 Saab 9-7x	Standard Standard Standard	Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Saturn	Relay	Optional	StabiliTrak

Subaru	Subaru Outback	Optional	Vehicle Dynamics Control System (VDCS)

Toyota	Toyota 4Runner Toyota Avalon Toyota Camry/Solara Toyota Corolla Toyota Highlander Toyota Land Cruiser Toyota Matrix Toyota Prius Toyota RAV4 Toyota Scion xB Toyota Sequoia Toyota Sienna Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tundra	Standard Optional Optional Optional Standard Standard Optional Optional Optional Standard Standard Optional Optional Optional	Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)

Volkswagen	Volkswagen Golf/GTI Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Phaeton Volkswagen Touareg	Optional Optional Optional Optional Standard Standard	Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)

Volvo	Volvo S70/V70 Volvo S40/V40 Volvo V50 Volvo S60 Volvo S80 Volvo XC70 Volvo XC90	Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Standard	Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC)

ESC Coalition Mission Statement

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Coalition was formed in 2003 with the mission of educating consumers and other key audiences about the revolutionary active safety technology known as ESC. The ESC Coalition members believe that the widespread installation of ESC systems can play a significant role in helping to prevent crashes on America's roads. The Coalition seeks to increase the public's general awareness of this milestone in automotive safety. Through a national education campaign, the ESC Coalition aims to provide consumers with comprehensive information on ESC, including educational materials, technical data, video demonstrations, industry studies, and news about ESC.

For additional information on the ESC Coalition, please visit http://www.esceducation.org/.

Number and Variety of Vehicles with Electronic Stability Control Increase in 2005 Model Year

2005 ESC Equipped Vehicles

Make

Model

Availability

ESC is Called

Acura

Audi

BMW

Buick

Cadillac

Chevrolet

Chrysler

Dodge

Ford

GMC

Honda

Infiniti

Jaguar

Jeep

Kia

Land Rover

Lexus

Lincoln

Mazda

Mercedes-Benz

Mercury

MINI

Mitsubishi

Nissan

Pontiac

Porsche

Saab

Saturn

Subaru

Toyota

Volkswagen

Volvo