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11-15-2007, 12:01 PM
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E70 X5 earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK in crash test
link     CONGRATS, BMW
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T Last edited by trueX5er; 11-15-2007 at 12:29 PM. Reason: wrong link!! thanks ncx for the proper one 
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11-15-2007, 12:26 PM
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11-16-2007, 12:32 AM
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I read elswhere on this forum that BMW changed out the headrest on the comfort seats for 08 because of poor crash ratings on the old headrest. I noticed that in these photos, the 07 comfort seats were being tested.
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11-16-2007, 01:11 AM
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11-16-2007, 01:30 AM
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2008 BMW X3 AND X5 EARN IIHS’ 2008 TOP SAFETY PICK AWARD
Vehicles Bestowed Highest Rating of “Good” for Frontal Offset, Side Impact and Rear Crash Protection Performance Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 15, 2007… BMW of North America today announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2008 BMW X3 and X5 the top rating of “Good” in each of its series of crash tests, earning both vehicles the Institute’s coveted Top Safety Pick Award. Receiving the TOP SAFETY PICK for the 2008 BMW X3 and X5 vehicles is one of many achievements that BMW has earned from the IIHS over the years. In fact—as a result of IIHS’ crash tests in 2000—the 2001 BMW X5 earned a TOP SAFETY PICK, as well as the unique distinction of not only being the best SUV, but also being the best vehicle ever tested by IIHS to that point. The Institute rates vehicles “Good,” “Acceptable,” “Marginal” or “Poor” based on performance in high-speed Frontal Offset and Side Impact crash tests as well as an evaluation of the vehicle’s Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraints, which protect against neck injuries in rear impact crashes. In order for a vehicle to become a Top Safety Pick, it must earn “Good” ratings in all three Institute tests. Additionally, as of 2007, winning vehicles must also offer Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – a feature that both the 2008 BMW X3 and X5 offer with enhancements over previous models. The necessity for this feature is based on Institute research indicating that ESC significantly reduces crash risk, especially the risk of fatal single vehicle crashes, by helping drivers maintain control of their vehicles during emergency maneuvers. “We are proud to receive the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOP SAFETY PICK for both the 2008 BMW X3 and X5,” said Tom Purves, Chairman and CEO, BMW (US) Holding Corp. “Achieving these top ratings is evidence of the excellent safety and crash protection provided by the X3 and X5 SAVs and is a true testament to BMW’s dedication to providing a safe and superior driving experience.” 
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11-18-2007, 01:26 AM
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I'm a bit confused. I see that it states the 2008 model. I could swear I read, somewhere, that teh 2007 model hadn't done well because of the lack of protection in a rear collision.
The article presents the 2008; I don't think it's a foregone conclusion that it also includes the 2007. As someone else noted, I thought they modified the headrest for 2008. Edit: I see that the link does in fact validate that the 2007 did not do well. (with comfort seats---where the 2008 is tested using regular seats) Joel
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11-18-2007, 08:25 AM
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When you shell out 60+ G's for a car, I would expect that.
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