Brawny Pickups not so Safe After All

[SubLGT]

Three full size pickups rated only "marginal" in latest side impact tests by IIHS. Bigger is not automatically safer. Worst performers: Chevy, Dodge, and Nissan. Best performers: F150, Tundra, Ridgeline.

http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr021109.html

 

[Steve S]

I would guess that a smaller car would lose in a fight . Like all new vehicles they are tin cans.

 

[ArrestMeRedZ]

Another of the reasons you need a "real" pickup. HD 3/4 ton or better.

 

[GMBoy]

Originally Posted By: SubLGT
Three full size pickups rated only "marginal" in latest side impact tests by IIHS. Bigger is not automatically safer. Worst performers: Chevy, Dodge, and Nissan. Best performers: F150, Tundra, Ridgeline.

http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr021109.html


That's only one test measurement. What abour rear end hits, 3/4 frontal or full head on's etc. I know for a fact the these trucks get good head on scores.

Still rather not be in a small car no matter what gas milage you all get.