December 14, 2010
New crash test results for Suzuki Kizashi
(ratings apply to 2010-11 models)
40 mph frontal offset test: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi — GOOD
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Pre-crash photo 10/27/10 |
Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test 11/4/10 |
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. 11/4/10 |
A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the steering wheel through the airbag. 11/4/10 |
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low. 11/4/10 |
31 mph side impact test representing a strike from a pickup or SUV: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi — GOOD
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Pre-crash photo 10/25/10 |
Action shot taken during the side impact crash test 11/2/10 |
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment 11/2/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag. 11/2/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head was protected by the side airbag. 11/2/10 |
