2016 BMW X1 Crossover Wins Top Safety Pick from IIHS

Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety examines hundreds of vehicles. They issue test after test and provide ratings based upon the results of each. From frontal impacts to roof strength, each test is designed to push the vehicles to their limits and determine how well they will prevail should an actual crash occur. This year, the 2016 BMW X1 Crossover was classified as a Top Safety Pick+, which is the highest rating that the IIHS offers.

You can ask a Braman BMW dealer in Florida what it means to be a Top Safety Pick+; they will likely smile with admiration and let you know that it means that a vehicle offers the best in safety. Indeed, BMW is committed to being a leader in safety for every single model it puts on the road. In order to earn such a title, the BMW X1 Crossover had to receive the highest rating of “good” in all five crash-worthiness tests. These tests include the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests. Because the X1 had a new body and structure design, its rating was boosted further.

The IIHS also looks at the front crash prevention system. This system must earn an advanced or superior rating. The BMW X1 Crossover came away with an advanced rating, with speeds reduced in various tests. What does this mean? In the event of certain collisions, the car is able to slow down anywhere from 7-10 mph. Such reductions can have major impacts on how a crash plays out in real life – a few miles per hour can make a big difference.

Stop in to a Braman BMW dealer in Florida and test drive a BMW for yourself to see how they handle. Don’t forget to ask about their safety features. There are plenty tucked away waiting to prevent collisions and assist you if they cannot be prevented. The IIHS-top rated X1 is definitive proof of BMW’s commitment to every driver, and every passenger.