Volkswagen's Newest SUV Gets an IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
Poor headlights prevented the new Volkswagen Atlas from qualifying for a coveted Top Safety Pick+ award.
The new SUV from Volkswagen did earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick award, after receiving good ratings in all five crashworthiness tests: small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints. The Atlas also has an available front crash prevention system that earns a superior rating. In the 12-mph IIHS track test, the Atlas avoided a collision, while in the 25-mph test, the impact speed was reduced by 17 mph.
SEE ALSO: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Review
Unfortunately for the Volkswagen Atlas, its available headlights are rated marginal and poor. In order to qualify for an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, a vehicle must have good or acceptable headlights.
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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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