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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its first batch of 2012 model-year ratings this month, and the Chevy Camaro, cadillac CTS and Toyota Camry were all tested. Their scoring system is comprised of ive-star ratings for frontal, rollover and a combined side-pole and barrier tests.
Under the new and more rigorous testing conditions, the 2012 Camry got f five stars in the side crash test and four in the front crash and rollover tests. The good results are a direct consequence of the high-strength steel construction, which reduces deformation of the passenger compartment.
“We are very pleased that the all-new 2012 Camry has earned a five-star composite safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),” Toyota said. “The fact that the Camry earned this five-star overall score after enduring a more rigorous NHTSA testing procedure targeted at raising the bar for overall vehicle safety is testament to the strong design, and safety-focused engineering consumers can expect in the nation’s top-selling car.”
“We are very pleased that the all-new 2012 Camry has earned a five-star composite safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),” Toyota said. “The fact that the Camry earned this five-star overall score after enduring a more rigorous NHTSA testing procedure targeted at raising the bar for overall vehicle safety is testament to the strong design, and safety-focused engineering consumers can expect in the nation’s top-selling car.”
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