The new Toyota Prius C hybrid subcompact has now become a " Toyota Top Safety Pick " among new cars , according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety . ARLINGTON, Virginia — The crash - test ratings of the smallest Toyota models improved after updates were made during the 2015 model year . These changes allowed the Prius C to go from a " poor " to an " acceptable " rating in the latest IIHS front crash test .
The new Toyota Prius C hybrid subcompact has now become a " Toyota Top Safety Pick " among new cars , according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety . The crash - test ratings of the smallest Toyota models improved after updates were made during the 2015 model year . These changes allowed the Prius C to go from a " poor " to an " acceptable " rating in the latest IIHS front crash test .