Midsize Sedan Bumpers Need Work

Source: IIHS

Bumper crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety demonstrate room for improvement in midsize sedan bumper design. The cars tested include the Mazda 6, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Maxima, Ford Fusion, and Chevrolet Malibu. Of those, 4 improved from their previous tests, but none ranked as "good." The Mazda 6 rated best, with an "acceptable" rating from the IIHS, averaging only $871 in damage. All other vehicles rated as either "marginal" or "poor." The Chevrolet Malibu ranked lowest, with a "poor" rating, suffering an average of $2,329 in damage. Hopefully the auto manufacturers will listen.