2013 Volvo S60 Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

The Volvo S60 is one of two midsize luxury vehicles to receive the Top Safety Pick Plus award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The S60 joins the Acura TL as only the second of two midsize luxury cars with the award, which recognizes good or acceptable performance in the new small overlap collision test.

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Top Safety Pick Plus winners must earn good ratings for occupant protection in at least four of five evaluations, and no less than an acceptable on the fifth test.

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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