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SAFETY | 9 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
'Good,' frontal, side, and rear impact; 'good,' roof crush' Top Safety Pick
IIHS
Four stars overall; four stars frontal impact, five stars side
NHTSA
nine standard airbags—a fact far more attractive to parents than to those college kids who will undoubtedly be driving this affordable compact new Toyota
Road & Track
Toyota has also one-upped the competition in terms of safety with nine standard air bags.
Automobile Magazine
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testing, the Yaris was given top 'good' ratings in all categories--as well as the Top Safety Pick accolade. And in federal NCAP testing, it earned four stars overall, including an excellent five stars for side impact.
With nine standard airbags—including front seat-mounted side bags, a knee airbag for the driver, and roll-sensing side bags for front and rear occupants, the 2012 Yaris is a big step forward compared to the outgoing model, and it's now one of the safest models in its class.Â
Conclusion
Safety is significantly improved versus the previous-generation Yaris, and occupant protection is top-notch.
