June 11, 2009
Mini and microcar bumpers allow pricey damage; none of the 7 tested rates good under new system
2009 Smart Fortwo — rated ACCEPTABLE
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
12/4/08 Front full width: $1,480 |
1/8/09 Front corner: $663 |
12/4/08 Rear full width: $631 |
1/8/09 Rear corner: $507 |
2009 Chevrolet Aveo — rated MARGINAL
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
12/4/08 Front full width: $1,071 |
12/5/08 Front corner: $1,437 |
12/4/08 Rear full width: $1,370 |
12/5/08 Rear corner: $612 |
2009 Mini Cooper — rated POOR
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
12/4/08 Front full width: $2,291 |
12/5/08 Front corner: $2,637 |
12/4/08 Rear full width: $929 |
12/5/08 Rear corner: $743 |
2009 Toyota Yaris — rated POOR
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
12/4/08 Front full width: $1,688 |
12/5/08 Front corner: $1,167 |
12/4/08 Rear full width: $3,345 |
12/5/08 Rear corner: $474 |
2009 Honda Fit — rated POOR
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
12/4/08 Front full width: $1,124 |
12/5/08 Front corner: $1,216 |
12/4/08 Rear full width: $3,648 |
12/5/08 Rear corner: $999 |
2009 Hyundai Accent — rated POOR
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
12/4/08 Front full width: $3,476 |
12/5/08 Front corner: $839 |
12/4/08 Rear full width: $2,057 |
12/5/08 Rear corner: $831 |
2009 Kia Rio — rated POOR
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
12/4/08 Front full width: $3,701 |
12/5/08 Front corner: $1,758 |
12/4/08 Rear full width: $3,148 |
12/5/08 Rear corner: $773 |
