When it comes to making a smart purchase decision, our staff at Fields Volvo Northfield knows that the safety of drivers and passengers alike is always the top priority. We are always happy to help drivers in Northfield find the perfect vehicle for their individual driving needs, and fortunately, when it comes to four Volvo vehicles in particular, safety is a standout feature.
The automaker recently announced that four of its 2015 model year vehicles earned Top Safety Pick+ Awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: the 2015 Volvo S80, 2015 Volvo V60, 2015 Volvo XC60 and 2015 Volvo S60. Our Northfield dealership staff is also proud to announce that Volvo Cars was the only European automaker claiming more than two award-winning models.
Top Safety Pick+ safety standards have been raised over the last 12 months to accommodate industry focus on front crash prevention systems. To meet Top Safety Pick+ requirements, 2015 model year vehicles must now offer the capability of stopping or slowing down independent of driver intervention before hitting a target. Tests are administered at 12 miles an hour and 25 miles an hour.
The brand's front crash avoidance technology is called City Safety and is offered as standard on all new Volvo vehicles. The system detects the potential for car-to-car rear-end collision and applies the brakes without driver intervention. The technology has been proven to decrease insurance claim frequency by an incredible 16 percent.
If you're ready for a new, safe start in 2015, then we invite you to visit our dealership for a test drive of one of these safety award winners!