HIGHWAY SAFETY RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS

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March 1, 2010

2010 Scion xB and 2010 Toyota Corolla earn Top Safety Pick award

Rollover test:

Crushing device

In the Institute's roof strength test, a metal plate is pushed against 1 side of a roof at a constant speed. To earn a good rating, the roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle's weight before reaching 5 inches of crush.

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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine:

2010 Scion xB pre-test

2/17/10

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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine:

2010 Toyota Corolla pre-test

2/17/10

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