The accolades keep coming for the 2017 BMW X1, our favorite small SUV here at Fields BMW Lakeland. The latest big news about this small SUV means big things for drivers who are concerned about keeping themselves and their passengers safe. And it is big news -- the 2017 BMW X1 was just named a 2017 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
It's the second year in a row our favorite small SUV earned the IIHS's Top Safety Pick rating, which is based on the results of five comprehensive crashworthiness tests including small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and side crash tests, roof strength tests, and assessments of head restraints and seats. The 2017 BMW X1 earned the IIHS's top rating of Good in all five categories.
The 2017 BMW X1 also earned a rating of Advanced in the IIHS's front crash prevention assessments. The 2017 BMW X1 offers an extensive complement of standard crash prevention and safety systems including a forward collision warning system that meets the criteria of the United States federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well.
The 2017 BMW X1 offers many safety features and systems that come as standard equipment including dynamic stability control and traction control systems, as well as available safety features and technologies including lane departure warning and collision mitigation systems, and an advanced frontal collision warning system that includes pedestrian detection technology.
The accolades keep coming for our favorite small SUV, and we think you'll love it too when you drive it. So if you're searching for Florida BMW dealers and you'd like to check out a fun to drive and safe small SUV then be sure to stop in to test drive the IIHS Top Safety Pick rated 2017 BMW X1 today!