Compact Cars
2017 Chevrolet Volt
Although it’s a niche car, Chevrolet’s Volt hybrid is one of several compact cars to get the highest rating of Top Safety Pick +. Along with top-rated collision rankings, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt has “good” headlights.
However, the Volt only qualifies for TSP+ rating when it comes equipped with the Driver Confidence Package II consisting of Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Low-speed Front Automatic Braking, Following Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam headlamps.
2017 Mazda 3
Both the Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback receive Top Safety Pick + ratings for 2017, but only when equipped with LED projector headlights and Smart Brake Support, Smart City Brake Support, and i-ActivSense technology.
That means only the Grand Touring trim with Premium Equipment package are eligible for the TSP+ rating. See how this compact car stacks up against a competitor in this side-by-side comparison with the Mazda3 vs Chevy Cruze.
Midsize Cars
2017 Honda Accord Sedan
Surprise of all surprises, the Honda Accord hits the list. As you’d expect from Honda, the 2017 Accord sedan is highly rated in all crash aspects.
However, what you might not expect is that the Touring trim level, with LED headlights, falls short of the TSP+ rating. Its LED lights fall into the “marginal” rating, while all other halogen headlight-equipped trims are rated as ‘acceptable’.
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