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WASHINGTON (AP) - When it comes to buying a new convertible, a hefty price tag doesn't always buy safety. Test scores being released Thursday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found several affordable convertibles that offer better crash protection than their more expensive competitors.
Conducting tests on 10 new midsize convertibles for the first time, the Institute gave its top scores to two expensive convertibles — the 2007 Saab 9-3 and 2007 Volvo C70. Both vehicles, which start at nearly $40,000, received the highest scores on front, side-impact and rear crash protection tests.
"The performances of the 9-3 and C70 are impressive," said Adrian Lund, the Institute's president. "These cars combine what convertible buyers should look for if they're shopping with safety in mind."
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