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Scion xA Safety
| Make / Model | Frontal Rating | Side Rating |
| Base 4dr Hatchback | Driver |  | Front Seat | |
| Passenger | | Rear Seat | |
Scion xA Safety
Scion xA safety should be an important consideration in your vehicle purchase. An important factor to consider for Scion xA safety should be crash test results which are conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Institute and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS). NHTSA is actually part of the U.S. federal government and is overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The organization rates vehicles on how well they protect drivers and passengers during frontal and side-impact collisions, as well as during rollovers. Performance is judged through a five-star system, with five being the best. If NHTSA crash results are available, you can view them below. IIHS is a non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. The IIHS performs various tests on vehicles, including frontal offset tests. Reviewing crash results when considering Scion xA safety should be helpful in your purchasing decision. IIHS test results can be viewed at their website.
In addition to crash test results, you’ll want to look at what features are available on the vehicle to make sure that Scion xA safety will live up to your expectations. Advanced safety features include side-curtain airbags, active head restraints and airbag occupancy sensors. The trend in new technology is to go beyond just reacting to accidents, but trying to avoid them in the first place. This can be seen in features such as vehicle stability control, which helps improves stability and control in poor driving conditions. To learn the latest about features and technology that will help you understand Scion xA safety, see our safety guide. You can see Scion xA safety specs at Scion xA specs.
