Yesterday, Ford Motor Company announced via a press release that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently awarded the 2017 Ford Fusion a Top Safety Pick+ designation. The 2017 model features a modified front-end structure and an optional active braking system which helped it earn the institute's highest rating.
Fusion earned the highest rating of "good" for all five crashworthiness assessments. Furthermore, its improved front crash prevention system helped fusion avoid collisions in both the 12 mph and 25 mph tests, earning it a score of superior.
“The 2017 Ford Fusion is our most advanced car yet and we’re proud to see it recognized by NHTSA and the IIHS for its safety performance too,” said Bill Strickland, chief program engineer, Ford Motor Company. “Great new features include a pedestrian detection system and hands-free parallel and perpendicular parking capability, as well as existing optional lane-keeping assist and Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert.”
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— IIHS (@IIHS_autosafety) June 14, 2016