Tokyo, Mar 21, 2012 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that the 2012 Outlander Sport (RVR or ASX in some markets) was named a "Top Safety Pick" by the United States' Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) non-profit vehicle research and crash test ratings agency. The Outlander Sport joins the 2012 Lancer compact sport sedan in the elite company of production cars to achieve the IIHS's highest marks for vehicle crash testing.
In order for a production vehicle to be named a "Top Safety Pick" by the IIHS, an automobile must earn a "good" rating in all of the organization's crash test analysis. The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport received a "good" test score in the following key areas of evaluation:
1. Offset front impact crash testing
2. Side impact crash testing
3. Roof strength test results
4. Rear crash protection/head restraint ratings
Contributing to the Outlander Sport's rating is the versatile use of high-tensile steel sheets that deliver both reducing weight and increased crash safety. In addition, safety has been increased through optimizing the body structure and driver's side knee airbags.
This is not the first time MMC's compact crossover has been recognized for its outstanding safety. The ASX, the cousin of the Outlander Sport received a five-star crash safety rating (the highest rating possible) from the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) in 2011; and in 2010 received a five-star crash safety rating (the highest rating possible) from ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Programme).
About Mitsubishi Motors
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE: 7211) was established in 1970 and is one of the few automobile companies in the world that produces a full line of automotive products ranging from 660-cc mini cars and passenger cars to commercial vehicles and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The company also operates consumer financing services and provides this to its customer base. For more information, please visit www.mitsubishi-motors.com.
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+81-3-6852-4275
Mar 21, 2012
Source: Mitsubishi Motors
Mitsubishi Motors (TSE: 7211) (U.S: MMTOF)
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