According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), rear passenger protection "falls short" in most midsize SUVs. While the vehicles may offer excellent protection for the driver, that's not the case with people in the back seat. However, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y are among a short list of exceptions.
As you may know, the IIHS updates its crash tests and requirements, along with adding new tests periodically. The organization just recently tested a number of midsize SUVs and shared the details and results in the video above. IIHS President David Harkey shares: