Video: Nissan Leaf Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

The all-electric Nissan Leaf is certainly efficient, but is it safe? According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Leaf is just as safe as it is efficient, which is why it was awarded a “Top Safety Pick” rating.

The Leaf achieved the Institute's highest rating of "Good" in front, rear, and side impact protection. The rating also signifies that the vehicle is equipped with electronic stability control and earned a good rating in roof strength.

"Nissan has a long standing commitment to safety and innovation," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Nissan North America, Inc. "The award confirms that the commitment to passenger safety continues with the 100% electric Nissan LEAF."

As the first 00% electric vehicle to be tested by the Institute, the Leaf truly sets the bar for future EVs not only in terms of efficiency, but also safety. The Leaf's long list of standard safety features include Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors, front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection, 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver's seat ELR only) with pretensioners and load limiters, child seat upper tether anchor, LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system and child safety rear door locks. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) are also standard on all Leaf models.