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Three More 2010 Vehicles Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Award


Top Safety Pick IIHS

Arlington Va September 10, 2009; The IIHS announced today that 2010 models of the Dodge Journey, Lincoln MKT, and Mazda 3 are the Institute's newest Top Safety Pick award winners.

To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are tough because the award is intended to drive continued safety improvements such as top crash test ratings and the rapid addition of electronic stability control, which is standard on the Dodge Journey and Lincoln MKT, and optional on the Mazda 3.

"Recognizing vehicles at the head of the class for safety helps consumers distinguish the best overall choices without having to sort through multiple test results," says Institute president Adrian Lund.

New Institute ratings for the Dodge Journey | Lincoln MKT | Mazda 3