June 2, 2010
First rollover tests of midsize SUVs: 5 of 12 models earn marginal ratings
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.
2010 Chevrolet Equinox (mfg. after March 2010) — GOOD: Top Safety Pick
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4/5/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox pre-test 4/8/10 |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee — GOOD: Top Safety Pick
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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5/5/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee pre-test 5/12/10 |
2011 Kia Sorento — GOOD: Top Safety Pick
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2011 Kia Sorento 3/1/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 Kia Sorento pre-test 3/30/10 |
2010 Toyota Highlander — GOOD: Top Safety Pick
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2010 Toyota Highlander 4/7/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2010 Toyota Highlander pre-test 4/8/10 |
2010 Toyota Venza — GOOD: Top Safety Pick
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2010 Toyota Venza 4/6/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2010 Toyota Venza pre-test 4/8/10 |
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour — MARGINAL
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2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 3/15/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour pre-test 3/30/10 |
40 mph frontal offset test: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour — GOOD
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Pre-crash photo 3/10/10 |
Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test 4/14/10 |
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well. 4/14/10 |
A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the steering wheel through the airbag, as shown in this overhead view through the windshield. 4/14/10
LOW RESOLUTION STILL FROM DIGITAL VIDEO |
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low. 4/14/10 |
31 mph side impact test representing a strike from a pickup or SUV: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour — GOOD
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Pre-crash photo 3/10/10 |
View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test 3/16/10 |
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment 3/16/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag. 3/16/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag. 3/16/10 |
31 mph side impact test representing a strike from a pickup or SUV: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee — GOOD
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Pre-crash photo 5/20/10 |
Action shot taken during the side impact crash test 5/25/10 |
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment 5/25/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag. 5/25/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag. 5/25/10 |
31 mph side impact test representing a strike from a pickup or SUV: 2011 Kia Sorento (mfg. after March 2010)— GOOD
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Pre-crash photo 4/19/10 |
Action shot taken during the side impact crash test 4/27/10 |
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment 4/27/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag. 4/27/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag. 4/27/10 |
