4 automobiles fall quick in IIHS checks

4 automobiles from 4 totally different manufacturers fall quick in a number of checks required for a 2024 Prime Security Decide or Prime Security Decide+ award within the newest scores from the Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security.

The 2025 Kia Sorento qualifies for Prime Security Decide, retaining the standing earned by the 2024 mannequin. Nonetheless, it misses out on the “plus” as a result of a marginal ranking within the up to date reasonable overlap entrance take a look at.

The 2025 Altima, a midsize sedan, additionally earns a marginal ranking in that take a look at, although it was not within the working for both award as a result of lackluster efficiency in different checks.

Two new electrical SUVs, the midsize luxurious 2024 Acura ZDX and midsize 2024 Honda Prologue, miss out on awards after developing quick within the small overlap entrance take a look at.

To qualify for both award in 2024, automobiles want good scores within the small overlap entrance and up to date facet checks, a suitable or good ranking within the pedestrian entrance crash prevention analysis and acceptable- or good-rated headlights throughout all trim ranges. As well as, a very good ranking within the authentic reasonable overlap entrance take a look at is sufficient to qualify for Prime Security Decide, however a very good or acceptable ranking within the up to date take a look at is required for the “plus.”

Kia modified the rear seat belts within the Sorento in July 2024 in a bid to enhance rear occupant safety, which is a spotlight of the up to date reasonable overlap take a look at. Regardless of that effort, it solely managed a marginal ranking. Harm measurements taken from the dummy indicated an elevated danger of harm to the rear occupant’s head or neck, and the lap belt moved from the perfect place on the pelvis onto the stomach, which will increase the danger of inner accidents. The ranking on this take a look at applies solely to fashions constructed after the seat belt modifications, as earlier fashions weren’t evaluated.

Nissan additionally modified the rear seat belts within the Altima, nevertheless it too earns a marginal ranking. As within the Sorento, the rear dummy’s lap belt migrated from the pelvis onto the stomach. As well as, the shoulder belt moved too far upward towards the rear dummy’s neck, which might forestall the restraint system from working correctly.

The Altima beforehand earned a poor ranking within the up to date facet take a look at and a marginal ranking within the pedestrian entrance crash prevention take a look at.

Each the Prologue and ZDX earn acceptable scores within the small overlap entrance take a look at as a result of the passenger dummy’s head slipped between the entrance and facet curtain airbags throughout the take a look at. A superb ranking on this take a look at has been a Prime Security Decide requirement for a few years.

Acura made modifications to the headlights equipped with the ZDX, and the present ones earn a very good ranking. The headlights equipped with automobiles constructed earlier than September are rated poor.

Two extra IIHS evaluations, seat belt reminders and LATCH ease of use, aren’t a part of the award standards however are included within the desk under. Shoppers could want to issue them into their buy selections.

Full scores for 4 just lately examined automobiles

Be aware: Small overlap entrance and reasonable overlap entrance scores must be in contrast solely amongst automobiles of comparable weight. The opposite scores listed right here may be in contrast throughout automobile classes.