The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the 2010 Nissan Versa with the optional stability control as a 2009 Top Safety Pick along with the 2010 Buick LaCrosse as they have achieved the highest rating in the IIHS frontal-offset, side-impact, and rear crash tests. To qualify, the vehicle must have electronic stability control, which is optional on the Nissan Versa.