Chicago Chevy Malibu: A Top Safety Pick For Area Drivers

Following financial hardship, layoffs and bankruptcy

, GM is working hard to reestablish itself as a leader in the automotive industry. A lot of the focus so far has been on revamping Chevrolet, one of its more popular brands of vehicles, to include better fuel efficiency, higher style standards, and outstanding performance features. Now, with the automotive industry rebounding, Chicago Chevy Malibu drivers are among the many who have recognized the immense benefits of owning a brand new 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.

This past month, Chevrolet announced even more exciting news. The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has been named the Insurance Institute for Highway Safetys (IIHS) Top Safety Pick. This accolade is exclusive to the Malibu, excluding other cars in its class like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Drivers in the market for a new or used Chicago suburban car are more and more flocking to the Malibu, which won the award for posting good ratings in front, side, rear and rollover simulated crashes. Vehicles are also evaluated based on the inclusion of StabiliTrak electronic stability control. Chicago Chevy Malibu dealers should benefit from this amazing accolade.

The Top Safety Pick award helps car buyers zero in on the vehicles that are on the top rung for safety, according to IIHS president Adrian Lund. The Malibu has state-of-the-art crash protection and electronic stability control that can help drivers avoid crashes altogether.

For the first time this year, the IIHS ranked vehicle safety with the inclusion of roof strength test as an evaluation criterion. The new criterion is meant to provide even better safety for rollover crashes, responsible for some 9,000 highway deaths a year. Elmhurst used car dealerships are salivating over the new Malibu, although it probably wont be available to purchase used for awhile yet.

Evaluators from the roof strength test evaluate safety by pushing a metal plate against one side of the roof at a constant speed. The roof must hold five inches of crush against a force thats four times the vehicles weight to achieve a good rating. The strength-to-weight ratio is what determines the rating, and new and used Elmhurst car buyers should take this rating into heavy consideration regardless of the vehicle youre purchasing.

Front and side crash tests and rear impact testing revealed much the same results for the very safe Malibu. Twenty-seven vehicles were awarded Top Safety Pick honors, with the Malibu winning the accolade in the mid-size sedan segment. Chicago suburban used car dealers cant wait to feature the new Malibu, which also offers a lot of dependability, reliability, style, performance and power.

When evaluating a new car purchase, make sure to keep safety at the top of your list of criteria. Especially for a car that makes such a great family vehicle, safety should be one of the most important factors at the forefront of the family man or womans decision. For more information about evaluating your car purchase for safety features, please visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safetys website at www.iihs.org.

by:Darren Didway

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