Eleven Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat Vehicles Named Top Safety Picks

Eleven 2012 Chrysler Group vehicles -- up from nine 2011 models -- earned a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Senior VP for Engineering Scott Kunselman said the IIHS ratings for the 11 vehicles "underscores our commitment to engineering safety and security across all vehicle segments."

Among the latest safety innovations that are standard or available on many models is SafetyTec, which includes ParkSense rear park assist, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection.

The 11 vehicles with IIHS Top Safety Picks:

Chrysler

    Town & Country (right)
    300
    200 (only 4-door models)

Dodge

    Grand Caravan
    Durango
    Charger
    Journey -- named a Top Safety Pick for the fourth straight year
    Avenger -- named a Top Safety Pick for the fourth straight year

Jeep®

    Grand Cherokee
    Patriot (with optional side torso airbags)

Fiat

    500 (made after July 2011)

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