Honda Odyssey Earns 5-Star Safety Score;
Posted on February 23, 2011
Filed Under Honda, Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey which is an industry leading minivan in terms of safety rating as well as sales and can be puchased from a Maryland Honda dealership, earned 5 star safety ratings overall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The model earned an overall vehicle score of 5 stars and it also earned five stars for all three crash tests. The Odyssey can be purchased from a Salisbury Honda dealer, and it is one of the few models in history to earn five stars in all three crash tests. The new Overall Vehicle Score was introduced to help shoppers pick models that are safer.
Safe luxury models can be purchased from an Acura Woodbridge dealership. The new 2011 Odyssey is equipped with several safety features that make it a standout van model. The model received four stars in the rollover rating which is the highest rating available for the light truck vehicle class using the methodology of the new program. The Overall Vehicle Score is a new addition to the NCAP (new car assessment program) that is being applied to new 2011 models and involves stricter and higher safety standards.
Advanced Compatibility Engineering is used on the 2011 Odyssey models which is a new body design that provides more occupant protection as well as crash protection in frontal crashes. As a result, the Odyssey is a very safe and excellent van model for families. The design of the ACE body structure distributes the energy of the crash throughout the vehicle and minimizes force on the occupants of the vehicle. There are other features included such as Vehicle Stability Assist, Anti-lock brakes, side curtain airbags and rollover sensor, several other airbags, and more. The new Odyssey is also equipped with more comfortable seating and a more powerful and fuel efficient engine as well. The engine delivers 248 horsepower and 22 mpg combined fuel economy.
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