Acura Is Improving Safety Features

By Author: Frank Wilson
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Acura’s newest vehicles are putting safety above everything else. The company has been improving the safety technology used in every Acura since its inception in 1986. Research and development in the area of safety, from the inside of each vehicle to the outside, are Acura’s top priorities for every new model. Standard safety features include front air bags, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and anti-lock brakes. Acura considers safety in the case of every vehicle enhancement as well. For example, all Acura navigation systems are mounted high to avoid a distraction or hindrance to the driver’s view. They are also operated by voice recognition if chosen so the driver’s hands can remain securely on the steering wheel at all times.

These features have been standard in all Acura’s since their creation. However, Acura is continuing to improve with every new vehicle on the market. The strength of the interior and exterior safety features are heavily tested and some of the recent models have been proven superior. The popular 2014 RDX, 2014 MDX, 2014 ILX and 2014 ILX Hybrid were all tested for front and side crashes ...
... and received 5 stars for safety in both areas. US News conducted its own research and rated the 2014 MDX with five stars for an overall rating, frontal crash and side crash and gave four stars for a rollover. The vehicle, which was ranked No. 1 in Luxury Midsize SUVs, also scored a rating of “good” which is the highest on the safety scale for:
Roof Strength
Rear Crash Protection
Side Impact
Small Overlap Front Test
Moderate Overlap Front Test

These results indicate ongoing improvements by Acura on all their new vehicles. Critics from US News ranked the MDX a 9.7 out of 10 for safety. Note that the other reliable features were not compromised with scores of 9.5 from critics, 8.0 for performance, 8.0 for interior and 8.9 overall keeping this vehicle is on the top of the list of all luxury vehicles in its class.

A Honda news release dated September 27, 2013 states that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recognized the 2014 MDX for its excellent safety ratings and unmatched technological advancements such as its new the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) feature. The IIHS awarded the MDX with the title of Top Safety Pick.

Acura’s new 2014 vehicles all come with standard safety features such as the LATCH child seat anchors, an expanded view driver’s mirror and driver’s knee airbags. However, the company offers many additional safety features with these newly innovated models as well. These features display Acura’s latest hard work and dedication to safety. Acura offers available front and rear parking sensors, Lane Departure Warnings (LDW), a Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) and Blind Spot Information (BSI) among other features showing the safety improvements of the newer models.

Acura’s are not only practical luxury cars. The company is making it well known that Acura stands for safety. Acura’s are family vehicles and they are created with the customer in mind. The sleek exterior uses the most advanced techniques to create strong and resilient metal for a flawless finish that can with stand impact. It isn’t necessary to sacrifice style and comfort for safety. With every improvement, Acura blends the features of luxury vehicles with those for safety, creating a smoother blend from year to year. Now that the 5-star overall rating standard has been set, there’s no room to back track. Acura wants customers to expect the best with four out of five 2014 models reaching the 5-star safety achievement. With a record for improvement, expectations are sure to stay high.

Acura knows that people desire sleek and comfortable luxury vehicles for themselves and their families. Everyone ranks safety first when it comes to their own families, so Acura is ranking safety first as well.

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