After the recent announcement by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the new Mercedes-Benz-M-Class 2014 has received the Top Safety Pick+ Award. As a new member to the prestigious Top Safety Pick Plus club, this latest Mercedes model became quite popular in the market. Due to its side and roof strength, newly added safety features, and great seat resistance values, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class was able to earn the award for good performance. According to IIHS, this model from the Mercedes-Benz family has excellent features, which made it to earn the Institute’s highest honor in recent times.
All Mercedes Benz models built after 2013 feature improved occupant protection, good vehicle door, well-maintained driver’s space, and well-built roof. After undergoing the crash test, the impact on dummy driver was minimal. In fact, only the lower leg sustained some significant injury, whereas the risk of considerable injury to rest all part of the body was significantly minimized. Due to the front airbag, the dummy’s head was saved; in fact, the head made a nice contact with the airbag and stayed in position during the crash test. The model also features side curtain airbags for extra protection of the passengers. Therefore, the side airbags protected the dummy’s head to get in contact with the side windows and outside objects.
Another similar test was also conducted by IIHS in order to see the impact on the car when the accident happens at 40 mph. The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz-M-class had no difficulty in scoring well on this test. Out of all five evaluations, this model was able to receive a good rating easily. That surely makes it worthy for receiving the highest honor of road safety from IIHS. In addition, the vehicle underwent some more tests including the front crash prevention system test. Even in this, the model was able to bag a superior rating after the former winner Volvo.
The automaker of Mercedes has certainly made some significant changes after the 2012 IIHS evaluation. The model not only has some great adjustments in front space, but also some significant changes in roof, front door, and even the sides. Therefore, the 2014 model has excellent front door sills, up-to-the-mark overlap criteria, strong doors, and roofs. No wonder, the 2014 M-Class is the first Mercedes-Benz model that earned a TSP+ award from IIHS.
This new and best-selling model from Mercedes has a V-6 engine, high-powered performance option, ML63 AMG, and a turbo-diesel engine for better speed and good pick-up. This five-seat car is sold at a starting price of $47,790. Higher models of M-class feature V8 engines with ML550 and many new and upgraded features. Due to the model’s improved occupant safety details, the new model is in demand. After the new added features to meet the occupant protection in small overlap front crashes, this latest M-class model from Mercedes is set to dominate the SUV automobile market in near future for sure.
