Four 2017 VW Models Earn Top Safety Pick

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has chosen four Volkswagen models this year to award. Four 2017 Golf models scored high in terms of safety pick, while 2017 Jetta was awarded the highest honor: a Top Safety Pick + Rating.

The four models are the Golf Alltrack, Golf 4-door, Golf SportWagen, and Golf GTI 4-door. All these models come equipped with Front Assist, therefore, truly earned the Top Safety Pick award. The 2017 Golf Alltrack version of Volkswagen’s Golf SportWagen has scored a five star overall crash-test rating awarded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The all wheel drive Alltrack wagon model will go on sale this fall as part of the newly facelifted revised 2017 lineup. Volkswagen Greensboro experts say, the new model will come equipped with the same electronic safety package, including automatic emergency braking.

Volkswagen is delighted that the Golf family models have received the highest 5 star over all crash test rating from the government. Chances are bright that Volkswagen might come up with some of the safest vehicles in the Industry. The new models make use of numerous safety and driver assistance technologies that work to help prevent collisions, and help protect the passengers and drivers when an accident is unavoidable.

All such crash test ratings make it easier for the consumers to make an informed decision while purchasing their vehicle. Ratings are determined on the basis of a number of parameters. Numerous aspects come into pay when it comes to rating a vehicle. Whether the vehicles feature front crash prevention systems, and if so, how it performs – all such things are taken into consideration at the time of test rating. To assess the performance, points are awarded on the basis of the braking and warning performance in the tests. Vehicles with warning systems only earn a basic rating, provided the system fulfills the criteria set by National Highway Safety Administration Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

If you own one of these fantastic Volkswagen models, make sure that you take it to the nearby Volkswagen Greensboro NC repairing centers. You are sure to have proper repairing, servicing and maintenance for your vehicle.