IIHS Gives Small Cars Poor Marks for Bumper Collisions external link

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The Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Mini Cooper and Toyota Yaris all received the lowest rating, Poor, while the Chevy Aveo managed a Marginal rating and the Smart ForTwo was rated Acceptable thanks to its pre-painted, dent-resistant body panels, ...

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3 mainstream media and 4 bloggers weighed in on a similar topic

9 Months Ago, FOXBusiness says (in It's a New GM, But Will You Buy a Car?) The three-door hatchback with a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine is about the size of a Honda Fit or Toyota Yaris. But United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger has told the Associated Press that GM will build the cars in the US in a concession to ...

10 Months Ago, CanadianDriver says (in Small-car bumpers rate poorly in low-speed crash tests)  Canada
In its testing, the Smart Fortwo rated “acceptable,” while the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio and Mini Cooper earned “poor” ratings, and the Chevrolet Aveo rated “marginal.” In the four tests, two with full-width impacts and two ...

And Consumer reports says (in Most small cars rate Poor in IIHS bumper tests)  NY
In addition to the Rio, the Institute tested the Chevrolet Aveo, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Mini Cooper, Smart ForTwo, and Toyota Yaris. (Click links for road test videos.) IIHS rates cars on a scale of Good, Acceptable, Marginal, and Poor. ...

And NBC 29 News says (in NBC29Micro Cars Get Poor Ratings in Tests)  VA
In addition to damage to the hood and the bumper, there is hidden damage to the radiator support and air conditioning condensor." The Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris and Mini Cooper all rated poor. The Chevy Aveo had a marginal rating. ...

And KXMC says (in Update on the latest in business: | KXNet.com North Dakota News) The other vehicles tested included the Hyundai Accent, the Honda Fit and the Toyota Yaris. Institute senior vice president Joe Nolan says such damages ...

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And KVIA says (in Fender-benders in micro cars can be costly)  TX
The other vehicles tested included the Hyundai Accent, the Honda Fit and the Toyota Yaris. Institute senior vice president Joe Nolan says such damages should cost less than the typical $500 deductible for a collision and that "anything $1500 or higher ...

And google.com says (in GM confirms plans to build compact cars in US) New York Times
The three-door hatchback with a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine is about the size of a Honda Fit or Toyota Yaris and is set to go on sale in Europe next year. But in an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, United Auto Workers President Ron ...

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