SAFETY
The EX35 may have missed the mark on storage space and rear legroom; however, it earns extra points for its safety features.
The 2011 EX35 has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To receive this safety award, a car must receive the top score of Good in frontal-offset, side-impact, rear and rollover crash tests as well as have an electronic stability system. The EX35 received four out of five stars in rollover crash tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
It has standard rear-wheel drive, active front head restraints, an electronic stability system with traction control and six airbags, including side curtains for both rows. Optional safety features include all-wheel drive and a backup camera.
The optional Technology Package ($2,700) includes adaptive cruise control, a blind spot warning system, lane departure and lane prevention warning systems, and Intelligent Brake Assist with Forward Collision Warning, which alerts the driver of stopping traffic and brakes appropriately. While the multitude of warning beeps and lights can be annoying at first, it made me more aware driver — kind of like when Grandma's in the car.
Also worth noting is the optional Around View Monitor, a set of cameras mounted on all sides of the car that gives a bird's-eye view of your surroundings on the navigation screen. This feature makes parallel parking a breeze.
The EX35 has two sets of easy-to-use lower Latch anchors in the second row's outboard seats. The seat belt buckles are on stable bases, making it easier for older children in booster seats to buckle up independently.
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SENSE AND STYLE
Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Excellent
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Before operating dual head restraint DVD system
Precautions
Start the engine when using the Dual Head
Restraint DVD System.
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate the
Dual Head Restraint DVD System or wear the
headphones while th ...
Head restraints
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other vehicle
safety systems. They may provide additional
protection against injury in certain
rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints
properl ...