One of the main concerns we have when driving is safety. While we can control our own vehicle, driving habits, and experience behind the wheel, we don’t have any control over other drivers that are on the road with us. It’s important to have a vehicle that offers the safety level needed to make us feel confident and comfortable when behind the wheel and the Toyota Corolla does this. Regardless of whether you choose the sedan or the hatchback, you’ll know you’ve found a vehicle that brings you the safety you need and the features that help you avoid a collision.

The Testing Process is Arduous

In the past, the testing performed by the IIHS or NHTSA only had to do with primary restraints in the form of seat belts and crash tests. Today, supplemental restraints are tested, crumple zones are analyzed, and the driver aids are put through the paces to see which cars will keep you the safest on the roads. The Toyota Corolla is moving to a new generation with the 2020 model year and the hatchback was previously tested. Now, the sedan has been tested and we have the results to share.

A Top Safety Pick

The 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan earned the same Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS as the hatchback. This is the second highest rating that a vehicle can earn. In order to reach the Top Safety Pick + rating, the Toyota Corolla would have to be equipped with a set of headlights that will test better than the ones that are currently offered on this car. Otherwise, the Corolla is a car that you know you can trust and drive with confidence knowing this car will keep you safe if you should run into trouble during your drive.

Making the Grade in the Crash Tests

In order to reach the Top Safety Pick rating the Toyota Corolla sedan was able to reach the “Good” rating for all crash tests including the passenger-side small overlap crash. This rating is the highest that a vehicle can earn during these tests. The standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking system also earned the “Superior” rating and are capable of preventing a collision at 25 mph, making this a car that has the equipment you want to enjoy when you’re ready for your daily commute or need to go to an event with your kids.

Let the Corolla be Yours

If you’re looking for a new compact car in the upcoming model year, the 2020 Toyota Corolla should be at the top of your list. Choose either the sedan or hatchback and let this car be the one that handles your daily drive to work, allows you to run errands, and helps you bring the kids to all their activities. The Toyota Corolla has been one of the most reliable and dependable models on the market and now you know it’s also one of the safest cars that you can drive.