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SAFETY | 9 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
'Good,' frontal offset; 'good,' side impact; 'good,' rear impact; 'good,' roof strength; Top Safety Pick
IIHS
Not yet tested
NHTSA
visibility is good all the way around the vehicle
Motor Trend
redesigned accelerator pedal assembly and brake override circuitry
Kelley Blue Book
The federal government's NHTSA has yet crash-tested the 2011 Avalon; last year's model, which was structurally related yet had different sheetmetal and different interior appointments, earned a top five stars in both frontal and side impact tests.
The insurance-funded IIHS, however, feels the 2011 Avalon is close enough to the previous model and has extended its top 'good' ratings in frontal offset and side impact to this model. The new Avalon has also earned a top 'good' rating in the IIHS rollover-related roof strength test and has once again been named a Top Safety Pick.
Conclusion
The 2011 Toyota Avalon is likely one of the safest new vehicles you can buy, with all the onboard safety equipment and top-notch occupant protection.
