Beauty and elegance can never "overtake" the safety aspect on a car buyer's list of most important features. Chrysler Group LLC is aware of this golden fact and that's clearly evident when they employed more than 30 safety and security features in the 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger. The automaker's commitment to provide maximum protection to its customers has reaped rich dividends when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) bestowed the 2009 Top Safety Pick ratings upon the two models. These achievements highlight Chrysler's leadership in safety and security technology and occupant protection.

Town and Country, the Chrysler Dodge Jeep Dealer in Wilsonville has both the models in its wide inventory and is proud to sell the safest vehicles to its customers. A vehicle that earns the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick designation provides the best overall protection in the three most common kinds of crashes. 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger passed the tough criteria of Top-level crash-test performance and electronic stability control (ESC) to earn the coveted award. ESC is not something every midsize vehicle can claim which makes the Chrysler models the safest in the midsize sedan segment.

According to the IIHS results, both models have passive features, including pre-tensioning seat belt retractors and supplemental side-curtain air bags, which are combined with accident-avoidance features, including responsive steering, braking, and handling. Other safety and security features available in the models are Brake Assist and ABS, driver and front-passenger active head restraints, front seat-mounted side airbags and advanced multi-stage front airbags. The two vehicles also are equipped with Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) for child safety seats.

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Chrysler Group LLC exhibits safety expertise and quality engineering in popular crossover segment Auburn Hills, Mich. , Sep 10, 2009 - Chrysler Group LLC announced today that the 2010 Dodge Journey has earned the 2009 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

"Another Top Safety Pick for Chrysler Group is not only a great achievement for the Dodge Journey but also for the company," said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President - Engineering, Chrysler Group LLC. "IIHS' recognition of our products demonstrates Chrysler's leadership in occupant protection and overall vehicle engineering capability."

The 2010 Dodge Journey incorporates a two-fold approach to safety: passive features, including pre-tensioning seat-belt retractors, supplemental side-curtain air bags and standard torso air bags, combined with accident-avoidance features, including standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

"The Dodge Journey is at the head of the class for safety," says Institute president Adrian Lund. "The Top Safety Pick designation is our highest award and only goes to vehicles affording the best overall crash protection, plus electronic stability control to help drivers avoid many crashes altogether."

Standard safety equipment on the 2010 Dodge Journey includes ESC with traction control, Brake Assist and ABS, driver and front-passenger active head restraints, front seat-mounted side airbags and advanced multi-stage front airbags.

The 2010 Dodge Journey offers more than 20 safety features, including:

• Active Head Restraints

• Advanced Multi-stage Air Bags

• All-speed Traction Control

• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

• Auto-reverse Sun Roof

• Auto-reverse Window

• BeltAlert

• Brake Assist

• Brake/Park Interlock

• Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH)

• Child-protection Rear Door Locks

• Crumple Zones

• Digressive Load-limiting Retractors

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

• Energy-absorbing Steering Column

• Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)

• Height-adjustable Front Seat Belts

• Inside Emergency Release

• Interior Head-impact Protection

• Knee Bolsters

• Safety Cage Body Structure

• Seat-belt Pretensioners (both front seat belts)

• Side Guard Door Beams

• Side-curtain Air Bags

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