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Whether you’re searching for a family vehicle or not, you will want to get into a model that gives you peace of mind no matter where you’re heading in Des Moines. Many drivers choose Volkswagen models for this exact reason. The VW selection has high praise from trusted sources like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). See the Volkswagen safety ratings for the latest models below before shopping for a model near Waukee!
IIHS: Overall good with some trim options rated as acceptable for headlights
NHTSA: Overall rating 5 out of 5 stars
This electric Volkswagen SUV earns high marks across the board from both the IIHS and NHTSA. The IIHS found some of the ID.4 trims to be acceptable when it comes to headlights and the front crash prevention standard system (vehicle to pedestrian) to be advanced. As for the NHTSA, they awarded the ID.4 a rollover rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
IIHS: Overall good with some trim options rated as acceptable for headlights
NHTSA: Overall rating 5 out of 5 stars
The 2023 Atlas hasn’t been rated by the IIHS yet, but the NHTSA’s ratings are promising. This model has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, but when looking at the specifics, it earned a 4 out of 5 stars for overall front rating. Another rating to note is the rollover one, where it earned a 4 out of 5 stars for the rollover resistance test.
IIHS: Not rated yet
NHTSA: Overall rating 5 out of 5 stars
The Atlas Cross Sport has near-perfect ratings from the NHTSA. While it earned perfect ratings for the side crash tests, it earned 4 out of 5 stars for both the frontal crash and rollover tests. Still, this model meets the performance criteria for these safety features: forward collision warning and lane departure warning.
IIHS: Not rated yet
NHTSA: Overall rating 4 out of 5 stars
Similarly, the Taos hasn’t been rated by the IIHS yet. The IIHS has awarded it an overall 4 out of 5 stars though there have been 0 recalls and 0 complaints. Similar to other VW SUVs, the new Taos also earned near-perfect ratings when it comes to overall front collision and rollover resistance.
Which VW do you see yourself driving in West Des Moines? Head on over to Volkswagen of Des Moines to experience the lineup after reaching out for a test drive! Be sure to check out our new vehicle specials as well for the most competitive pricing!
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