Number and Variety of Vehicles with Electronic Stability Control Increase in 2005 Model Year
The best protection against crashes is to avoid them completely, but sometimes, even good drivers encounter circumstances that are out of their control.
Fortunately, a revolutionary active safety technology, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), serves as a vehicle's sixth sense by anticipating crashes before they occur and automatically intervening to prevent them.
ESC provides enhanced stability and control in all driving situations, significantly reducing the risk of a crash, especially on...
- twisting, country roads or highway ramps
- rainy, city streets
- sand or gravel
- hot, dry pavement
- snow, sleet and ice
and during...
- obstacle avoidance maneuvers
- cornerning
- accelerating
- braking
ESC helps to prevent rollovers, skids, spins, and can keep your vehicle on the road.
ESC = the Easy Safety Choice.
It helps every driver drive better.
Over 100 Percent Increase in Economically Priced Vehicles Offering ESC as a Safety Option
DETROIT, Nov. 10 -- The Electronic Stability Control Coalition today announced that the availability of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) increased in model year 2005, as vehicle manufacturers either made the automotive safety feature standard or expanded its availability. Notedly, vehicles offering ESC that retail at or under $25,000 has increased by more than 100 percent, making this important technology a safety option for a wider variety of consumers. A full list of ESC equipped vehicles for the new model year is available on the Coalition's website http://www.esceducation.org/.
"The 2005 model year list includes more vehicles priced at or under $25,000 than ever before, which is great news for the average car buyer," said Rich Golitko, Chairman of the ESC Coalition. "We are encouraged that ESC availability is growing across the board and regard it as an important step toward reducing the number of crashes on America's roads."
ESC is an auto safety system that electronically assists drivers in critical driving situations by applying brakes to individual wheels when instability is detected. Several studies have proven the safety system's ability to help prevent crashes and save lives.
A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), concluded that ESC reduced single-vehicle crashes in passenger cars by 35 percent, and single-vehicle crashes in SUVs by 67 percent. Another study, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), found ESC effective in reducing the risk of fatal passenger vehicle crashes by 34 percent.
Earlier research data from the University of Iowa as well as Europe and Japan-available at http://www.esceducation.org/what_experts_say/industry_reports.shtml -- have corroborated these findings, which, together, lead to the conclusion that widespread installation of ESC in the U.S. could potentially save more than 7,000 lives each year.
"Extensive research demonstrates the value of ESC and therefore manufacturers have continued to increase the models with ESC availability," said Jim Gill, Vice Chairman of the ESC Coalition. "This translates into increasing choice for consumers and strengthens our resolve to educate drivers about the importance of requesting this life-saving technology when they are shopping for their next vehicle."
ESC is marketed under various trade names, which can be found at http://www.esceducation.org/.
The ESC Coalition was established in 2003 to inform consumers and other key audiences about the benefits of ESC systems. It is a joint effort of two of the largest automotive technology suppliers, Robert Bosch Corporation and Continental Teves. As leaders in the development and manufacture of ESC systems, both companies are working together to increase the general awareness of this potentially life saving technology.
2005 ESC Equipped VehiclesThe following is a list of Model Year 2005 vehicles with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as available equipment – either Standard or Optional – as reported to NHTSA by the vehicle manufacturers. Vehicle manufacturers may elect to make ESC available on other models during the model year. Check with your manufacturer.
ESC Coalition Mission Statement The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Coalition was formed in 2003 with the mission of educating consumers and other key audiences about the revolutionary active safety technology known as ESC. The ESC Coalition members believe that the widespread installation of ESC systems can play a significant role in helping to prevent crashes on America's roads. The Coalition seeks to increase the public's general awareness of this milestone in automotive safety. Through a national education campaign, the ESC Coalition aims to provide consumers with comprehensive information on ESC, including educational materials, technical data, video demonstrations, industry studies, and news about ESC. For additional information on the ESC Coalition, please visit http://www.esceducation.org/. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
