Large pickups offer strong side protection but falter in back seat safety
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Four large pickups offer strong protection in side crashes but fall short when it comes to protecting passengers in the back seat.
- ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Four large pickups offer strong protection in side crashes but fall short when it comes to protecting passengers in the back seat.
- However, in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now emphasizes back seat safety, only the Tundra manages a marginal rating.
- Rather, the front seat has become safer because of improved airbags and advanced seat belts that are rarely available in back.
- All four pickups provided good protection in the front seat.