ARLINGTON, Virginia — It's a prize that has eluded Infiniti for some time. But on Thursday, the Nissan luxury brand's EX35 won a Top Safety Pick award for 2008 from the increasingly fussy Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
"The EX35 is a leader in its class for state-of-the-art safety," said Institute President Adrian Lund. Lund noted that the EX35's standard electronic stability control helped to propel it to the top of its class.
To qualify for the award, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of "good" in the Institute's front, side and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control.
Infiniti's award came just a day after the 2008 Cadillac CTS won a similar prize from the Institute. The watchdog group noted that "the number of vehicles earning a Top Safety Pick is increasing." Last year, only 13 vehicles qualified for the awards. In 2008, the number of winners more than doubled to 34. The awards are given throughout the year as automakers introduce new models or make changes to old ones.
What this means to you: One of the hottest vehicles in the Infiniti lineup nabs a major safety prize. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
"The EX35 is a leader in its class for state-of-the-art safety," said Institute President Adrian Lund. Lund noted that the EX35's standard electronic stability control helped to propel it to the top of its class.
To qualify for the award, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of "good" in the Institute's front, side and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control.
Infiniti's award came just a day after the 2008 Cadillac CTS won a similar prize from the Institute. The watchdog group noted that "the number of vehicles earning a Top Safety Pick is increasing." Last year, only 13 vehicles qualified for the awards. In 2008, the number of winners more than doubled to 34. The awards are given throughout the year as automakers introduce new models or make changes to old ones.
What this means to you: One of the hottest vehicles in the Infiniti lineup nabs a major safety prize. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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