2012 Chevrolet Camaro First to Earn Perfect Five-Star Rating From NHTSA
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is the first model to earn five stars in all six categories of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program, according to the Examier.com.
NHTSA revamped its five-star rating system late last year to be tougher on new cars. Prior to the change, many were easily earning good safety ratings from the agency. Changes include new side barrier tests, which have been an area of weakness for some of the models already tested. The new side pole test simulates a 20-mph side-impact crash into a 10-inch-diameter pole or tree at a 75-degree angle just behind the A-pillar on the driver’s side.
The new Camaro hasn’t been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which has a tough roof-strength test.
Last month, NHTSA said it will test 74 vehicles for the 2012 model year, including 42 passenger cars, 22 SUVs/crossovers, eight pickups and two minivans. Overall, the agency says the list of vehicles (and the carryover vehicles it tested in 2011) will provide safety info for 81% of the 2012 model year vehicles by volume.
Chevrolet Camaro Is Best Performer in NHTSA Crash Tests (via Autoblog)
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Good thing it's safe since you can't see out of it!!!
Also heavier that it's competition. Should hold up well...
@Randy - I have one. You can definitely see out of it - you just have to get used to it, because the experience is different than driving most other cars. (Even coming from an '01 Camaro) - at first when you drive it you perceive a large blind spot, but as you adjust mirrors you realize that your mirrors really help with it and it's a perception thing moreso than an actual issue. What I love about a camaro is the control and handling ability - it's an amazing feeling to feel so safe and in control of your vehicle. :)