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Most Cadillac buyers are comfortable with and confident in the vehicle's safety standards, and are buying primarily for the comfort and luxury to be found. But it's still nice to know that Cadillac had two models named in the Top Safety Picks from the Institute for Highway Safety.
Ft. Myers Cadillac DTS dealers are proud of the distinction and even though the vehicles have won awards for their luxurious features, the safety award is just as prestigious, as it shows how dedicated the auto maker is to its customers. Safety also seems to be what customers are most concerned with.
The 2011 Cadillac CTS and the 2011 Infiniti M were the two models singled out for this year's award. Other brands earning this distinction in the large luxury class were the Hyundai Genesis, Lincoln MKS, BWM 5 Series, Volvo S80 and Mercedes-Benz E-class.
The Cadillac model, the CTS, received the highest rating possible, "Good", from the IIHS in the roof tests which simulate rollover crashes. The IIHS lobbies for the insurance industry and annually does testing on hundreds of vehicles for crash ratings. The roof-strength tests are part of a four-step procedure to rank the vehicles on their overall safety.
Not all luxury brands fared as well, surprisingly. The 2010 Lexus GS and the 2010 Audi A6 received "Acceptable" ratings in the rollover tests and the 2010 Acura RL got only a "Marginal" rating. Though this rating, which is highly regarded in the auto and insurance industries, can put vehicles in a bad light if they score too low, many manufacturers use it to redesign and improve their vehicles for the next model year.
Ft. Myers used Cadillac buyers who want to find out the ratings of their older models can do so as well by checking the website of the Institute for Highway Safety. So, the moral is that not all luxury brands are created equal - at least not in roof strength and design.
Your Ft. Myers Cadillac DTS dealer has many models besides the CTS and M37 that have received top safety awards and are filled with the latest safety systems and technological amenities. For buyers who want to explore pre-owned models, the Ft. Myers used Cadillac dealer has a plethora to choose from in many styles and price ranges.
To find out the full range of safety features and ratings on Cadillac models, visit your local dealer and ask for details. They can give you all the details on not only the safety systems but on all the wonderful features on Cadillac models offer. And once you drive a Cadillac you won't be satisfied with anything less.
