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Old 06-02-2012, 12:16 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
Unfortunately IIHS doesn't have crash safety ratings for the Dart yet. But, I'd put money down that the Dart isn't notably better in crash tests than most other cars in its class.
Yeah, but their tests dont mimic the real world. The civic may have a 5 star rating when it hits a barrier, but what about a suburban traveling at the same speed? Small cars just dont have the same amount of crumple area and heavier vehicles typically fair better than lighter ones.
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