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To receive the highest safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a vehicle must successfully pass a series of rigorous crash tests. These tests include new, more complex moderate-overlap crash tests, small-overlap frontal impacts, improved side crash tests, pedestrian impact avoidance system evaluations, and headlight performance analysis.
Updated for 2022, the moderate overlap test includes new criteria and pays special attention to the protection of rear seat passengers by simulating a collision between two cars of the same weight at around 40 mph.
As the head of Volvo Cars in the USA and Canada, Mike Cotton, noted, safety is a top priority for Volvo. He emphasized the company's long-term goal of constantly improving safety standards. The Volvo XC90 in particular reflects this commitment, as evidenced by recent recognition from the IIHS, which confirms the company's efforts to reduce crashes and related fatalities.
The Volvo XC90 received high marks in IIHS tests for:
- Strong body construction in the test with a moderate overlap.
- Effective protection of drivers and passengers.
- High scores in frontal small overlap and advanced side crash tests.
IIHS studies have also shown that the XC90 provides reliable protection for rear passengers from injuries that most often occur during crashes, allowing the car to meet established safety requirements.
