Pacifica Rates Marginal In Latest Minivan Crash Test Results

Four popular minivan models have recently faced a safety wake-up call in the updated moderate overlap front crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in late 2022. The results highlighted a concerning struggle to protect second-row passengers, emphasizing the need for manufacturers to prioritize rear occupant safety. While minivans may not … (read full article...)

 

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IIHS, another organization that has to make itself relevant. At some point, we have to stop raising the crash bar or vehicles will increase in size and weight to absurd levels. Minor improvements yes. Making current offered features reliable is a much bigger concern. The number of electrical & mechanical failures due to complexity and widgets make purchasing a cheap, reliable used car very difficult.