Honda Models Shine in 2024 IIHS Safety Ratings
February 29 2024,
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded its prestigious TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) ratings to a total of eight Acura and Honda models for the year 2024, emphasizing the brands' commitment to safety. Specifically, five Honda models have distinguished themselves with these honors, showcasing the automaker's dedication to passenger protection.
Among the Honda lineup, the 2024 Accord and HR-V have been awarded the TSP+ rating, while the CR-V, Odyssey, and Pilot have earned the TSP rating. This achievement is partly due to each model's superior performance in the IIHS's updated side crash test, which now includes 82 percent more crash energy than its predecessor, with all models securing a top GOOD rating.
Key to these vehicles' safety accolades is the standard inclusion of Honda Sensing and AcuraWatch across all Acura and Honda models. These advanced driver-assistive technologies include the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) with Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Such features represent Honda's ongoing investment in safety technology, boasting over seven million vehicles equipped with these systems on U.S. roads today.
Furthermore, Honda's proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure enhances occupant protection in various frontal collisions. This, combined with advanced supplemental restraint systems like pretensioning front seatbelts, and a suite of airbags, fortifies Honda's commitment to safety across its vehicle range.
In conclusion, Honda's latest achievements in the 2024 IIHS safety ratings highlight the brand's consistent focus on safety and technology. With the Accord and HR-V receiving the TSP+ rating and the CR-V, Odyssey, and Pilot securing the TSP rating, Honda continues to offer a lineup of vehicles that not only meet but exceed rigorous safety standards.
