August 6, 2009
Bumpers on 4 of 6 midsize sedans improve; none earns good rating in low-speed tests
2009 Mazda 6 — Acceptable
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5/27/09 Front full width: $742 |
5/28/09 Front corner: $1,437 |
5/27/09 Rear full width: $768 |
5/28/09 Rear corner: $767 |
2009 Hyundai Sonata — Marginal
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5/27/09 Front full width: $1,791 |
5/28/09 Front corner: $1,019 |
5/27/09 Rear full width: $1,131 |
5/28/09 Rear corner: $729 |
2009 Honda Accord — Marginal
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5/27/09 Front full width: $941 |
5/28/09 Front corner: $1,461 |
5/27/09 Rear full width: $974 |
5/28/09 Rear corner: $1,507 |
2009 Nissan Maxima — Poor
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5/27/09 Front full width: $997 |
5/28/09 Front corner: $1,787 |
5/27/09 Rear full width: $2,494 |
5/28/09 Rear corner: $1,352 |
2010 Ford Fusion — Poor
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5/27/09 Front full width: $2,529 |
5/28/09 Front corner: $1,889 |
5/27/09 Rear full width: $2,610 |
5/28/09 Rear corner: $1,073 |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu — Poor
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5/27/09 Front full width: $2,092 |
5/28/09 Front corner: $1,685 |
5/27/09 Rear full width: $3,494 |
5/28/09 Rear corner: $1,116 |
