The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has named the new 2014 Fiat 500L a 2013 Top Safety Pick.
The four-door hatchback was one of two Chrysler Group vehicles to be named an IIHS Top Safety Pick, after the latest round of IIHS evaluations, according to a company press release.
Top Safety Pick tests are designed to simulate a side impact crash, front moderate-overlap impact, roof-crush consistent with a rollover, and a rear collision capable of inducing whiplash.
In each test, the Fiat 500L received a rating of "good," which is the highest a vehicle can achieve.
"The all-new 2014 Fiat 500L blends Italian style, a loft-like interior, great value and advanced safety features such as reactive head restraints and seven standard air bags, making it a unique proposition in the marketplace," said Jason Stoicevich, Head of Fiat Brand for North America, Chrysler Group LLC in a press statement.
In the last 10 months, 14 Chrysler vehicles have been named Top Safety Picks.
Chrysler's other vehicle to be named a 2013 Top Safety Pick today was the all-new 2014 Jeep® Cherokee mid-size SUV.
The new Cherokee is equipped with 10 standard air bags and features a "65 percent content ratio of advanced-technology steel," according to Chrysler.
Other vehicles to be named an Top Safety Pick the last 10 months include:
- 2013 Fiat 500 minicar
- 2013 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger large family cars
- 2013 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans
- 2013 Dodge Journey, 2014 Durango and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUVs
-2014 Jeep Patriot small SUV
T he new 500L comes with 40 available safety and security features like driver's-side knee air bags, reactive head restraints, seat belt pretensions, daytime running lamps, and full-length side-curtain air bags.
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