What does IIHS Top Safety Pick mean?

It is an award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for vehicles that earn high ratings across its crash tests and meet requirements for crash-avoidance features and headlights. Top Safety Pick+ has stricter criteria. IIHS updates the requirements regularly, so an award from one year isn't directly comparable to another. Check iihs.org for the exact model year and note whether the award depends on a specific trim or headlight package.