2016 Equinox Family Vehicle at Mid MO Powerhouse Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

Chevrolet Equinox CUV earns good ratings across the board for seventh consecutive model year

When it comes to your family, all the bells and whistles on a new CUV are great, but getting safely from point A to point B and staying safe in the unfortunate event of an accident should also be a factor when making a decision on a new vehicle. For the central Missouri family seeking a new family vehicle that has all the features and is also safe, consider the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox at The Mid MO Powerhouse in Linn, MO.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the 2016 Chevy Equinox as a Top Safety Pick for 2016. In order to be considered for one of the IIHS’s top honors, the vehicle in question must earn “good” ratings in each of the crashworthiness categories: small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints and seats. On top of this, the vehicle must also have at least a basic rating from the IIHS on front crash prevention.

The IIHS made the grading rubric a bit tougher this year, so the Equinox’s honor means that much more.

Adrian Lund, IIHS president. "For the first time, a good rating in the challenging small overlap front crash test is a requirement to win, in addition to an available front crash prevention system,” IIHS President Adrian Lund said. “How that system rates determines whether a vehicle will earn ... Top Safety Pick."

The optional Safety Package on new 2016 Equinoxes near Jefferson City, MO, comes with the Forward Collision Alert, the feature that helped the 2016 Equinox earn a Top Safety Pick. Other safety features on the 2016 Chevy Equinox include:

—Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
—Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
—Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control
—Antilock brakes
—Daytime running lights

On top of the Equinox’s features, the safety is also a key point. If you’re looking for a choice that stands out in the crowded and competitive CUV segment, the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has the safety accolades that set it apart. To learn more about the 2016 Equinox or to schedule a test drive, contact the Mid Missouri Powerhouse online or call us at 573-799-4618.

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