Who Said Convertable's Aren't Safe?

The 2010 Volkswagen Eos was ranked number 13 out of 18 for Upscale Midsized Cars. Even though there has been no crash tests done by Federal Government, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said that the 2009 model was the "Top Safety Pick". They were also ranked as "Good", which is the highest rating you can receive, for frontal and side impact crash testing.

Like the one's found at Peoria Volkswagen Dealer, the Eos comes equipped with 4 wheel anti-lock brakes, with brake assist; traction control and stability control; front side impact and side head curtain airbags come standard. The side curtain airbags explode upward from the doors so they can function properly if top was down. They also make sure the airbags are functional for any size passenger. Roll bars pop up automatically if rollover is detected.

Mazda Blowout Dealer would be able to tell you that the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata was ranked one of Car and Driver's "10 Best" and Consumer Reports adds it as one of their "Top Recommendation's".

This vehicle offers dual front airbags; side airbags along with side impact beams; anti-lock brakes and seatbelt pretensioners. The Miata is also equipped with an ignition disable device that will prevent the engine from starting if the correct original manufacturers key is not being used.

Pittsburgh GMC Dealers have the 2009 Pontiac Solstice. It was ranked 7 out of 10 by JD Power and Associates for reliability. The vehicle received 4 out of 5 stars for front and side impact along with 5 stars on their rollover rating.

The solstice offers many safety features as well. This vehicle has front air bags; traction control; electronic stability control; child seat lower anchorage; 4 wheel ABS; seatbelt pretensioners; tire pressure monitor and OnStar. The biggest complaint I found on this vehicle is that the roof has to be removed manually.

All of these vehicles have excellent safety features as well as high scores on front and side impact and rollover ratings. I will have to say that my personal opinion on the safest convertible of the three would have to be the 2010 Volkswagen Eos. This opinion is based on the fact that they have a rollover bar that comes out when a rollover is detected. It is just a comforting thought that something so critical and dangerous as a possible rollover can be detected and prevented.