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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
Safety results have been excellent, too. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Tiguan top 'good' ratings in every test category, along with its Top Safety Pick designation for 2011. And although the Tiguan hasn't yet been tested under tougher new tests introduced by the federal government for 2011, last year's Tiguan received straight five-star ratings.
Outward visibility is also better than typical for this class of vehicle, with the tall seating position not only affording a great view forward but also rearward for parking and lane changes.
Conclusion
With available rear thorax airbags and top-tier safety ratings, the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the safest vehicles in its class.
