NewsLa OpiniónOctober 28, 2026Los Angeles County
IIHS awards Top Safety Pick to 2026-2027 Nissan Kicks built after mid-2026
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The article reports that the 2026 Nissan Kicks earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick award, but only for vehicles manufactured with a mid-2026 upgrade to second-row seatbelts. Five other models evaluated in the same round failed to secure the award due to shortcomings in crash testing.
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Car buyers purchasing a 2026 or 2027 model year vehicle must check the manufacturing label on the driver's door or center pillar to ensure they are getting a safety-improved unit.
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Who's Mentioned
OrganizationInstituto de Seguros para la Seguridad en las Carreteras“Evaluated vehicle safety and awarded the Nissan Kicks.”OrganizationAudi Q3“Tested by IIHS and did not receive the award.”OrganizationToyota RAV4“Tested by IIHS and did not receive the award.”OrganizationLincoln“Mentioned regarding dealership counts.”OrganizationNissan Kicks“Achieved Top Safety Pick after seatbelt modifications.”OrganizationVolkswagen Jetta“Tested by IIHS and did not receive the award.”OrganizationChevrolet Trailblazer“Tested by IIHS and did not receive the award.”OrganizationVinFast“Looking for customers in Los Angeles.”