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Nissan Murano Top Pick for Safety Among SUVs

Posted Feb 26, 08 2:20 PM CST in Technology,  Business 

(Newser) – The 2009 Nissan Murano snagged the best safety rating out of 10 midsize SUVs in industry-run crash tests, the Detroit Free Press reports. The Murano was the only one to receive the top "good" rating in front, side, and rear crashes. The Mazda CX-7 and CX-9, and the Mitsubishi Endeavour also fared well overall but missed out on the top ranking for not offering enough protection against whiplash.

The Hummer H3 is the only vehicle that did not get a "good" rating for front crashes in the tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It rated "acceptable" for those and side crashes, and "poor" for rear crashes. The IIHS said better protection in general is needed for side-impact crashes. The Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Liberty, and Dodge Nitro rated "marginal" on those, and the Kia Sorento "poor."

Source Detroit Free Press

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Carlos Ghosn, president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motors, describes the new Nissan Murano sports utility vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)   (Associated Press)
In a photo provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a 2009 Nissan Murano with the doors off after a crash test is shown. The Murano was the best performer in new crash tests of mid-size...   (Associated Press)
In a photo provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a 2009 Nissan Murano crash test is shown. The Murano was the best performer in new crash tests of mid-size sport utility vehicles, while...   (Associated Press)
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