"Rear Seat Safety: Honda Accord Leads Midsize Sedans in New Test"

The Honda Accord has received the highest overall rating of "good" in a new safety test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), making it the only midsize sedan to achieve this score. The test focused on rear-seat passenger safety, with the Accord outperforming its competitors such as the Subaru Outback, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, and Volkswagen Jetta. The IIHS found that in most midsize cars, the rear dummy slid forward beneath the lap belt, increasing the risk of internal injuries. The Accord demonstrated no heightened risk of injuries and effectively controlled the dummy's motion.