Sentences with phrase «impact crashworthiness»

When the Institute first rated small SUVs for side protection in 2003, the Subaru model performed the best and was one of only two to earn a good rating (see Status Report special issue: side impact crashworthiness, June 28, 2003).

The Five Hundred without the side airbags will be tested next year when the Institute assesses the side impact crashworthiness of other large family cars.

These findings track results of the Institute's side crash tests conducted since 2003 for consumer information (see Status Report special issue: side impact crashworthiness, June 28, 2003).

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) began testing U.S. vehicles for side - impact crashworthiness in 2003.

Side tests were added in 2003 and rear tests in 2004 (see «New 1996 Taurus tops competition in crashworthiness evaluation,» Dec. 2, 1995, Status Report special issue: side impact crashworthiness, June 28, 2003, and Status Report special issue: protection against neck injury in rear crashes, Nov. 20, 2004).

The Subaru Forester is the only one of the 12 small SUVs to earn a good rating in not only the side impact crashworthiness evaluation but also the Institute's frontal offset crash test.

Not exact matches

IIHS determines a vehicle's crashworthiness with five tests: two front impact tests, side impact, roof strength and effectiveness of head restraints and seats.

The three cars earned the required good scores in all five crashworthiness tests, including moderate overlap front, small overlap front, side impact, roof strength and head restraints and seats.

The IIHS awarded the Civic sedan with a rating of «good» on both frontal and side impact crash tests [26] and lists the Civic as the second - best 2007 small car in overall crashworthiness.

Since 1997 the federal New Car Assessment Program, which compares crashworthiness among new passenger vehicles, has included side impacts.

The three factors evaluated in the Institute's side impact test — driver and passenger injury measures, head protection, and structural performance — determine each vehicle's overall side crashworthiness evaluation.

For improved crashworthiness and to reduce vehicle weight MITSUBISHI Concept - RA features a new body structure using an aluminum space frame made from extruded aluminum sections and die - cast aluminum members, as well as engine hood, fenders and other outer panels made from high impact - resistance and easily recyclable plastic resin.

To qualify for TSP +, the IIHS testing parameters require a vehicle earn «Good» ratings in six crashworthiness tests — driver - side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength, and head restraint.

The Toyota Camry received a Top Safety Pick + rating from the IIHS with Good - rated crashworthiness all around, including for small front overlap and side impacts.

To qualify for TSP +, the IIHS testing parameters require each vehicle to earn «good» ratings in five crashworthiness tests — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength and head restraints — as well as an «advanced» or «superior» rating for front crash prevention.

IIHS evaluates crashworthiness with five tests: moderate and small overlap frontal crashes, a side crash, a roof strength test and a head restraint and seat test that simulates a rear impact.

The side impact test is only one measurement of vehicle crashworthiness.

They cover basic safety equipment (e.g. tires, headlamps / tail lamps, brake hoses and brake hose assemblies, etc.) and establish vehicle crashworthiness requirements (front and side impact, roof crush resistance, fuel system integrity, etc.).

The all - electric hatch passed all five crashworthiness tests with flying colors, achieving «good» ratings for the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and side impacts, as well as roof strength and head restraints.

- Study the feasibility of providing information that compares the crashworthiness of vehicles and labeling vehicles with information about the bumper's capacity to withstand impact.

Interestingly, the tested vehicle also lacked side airbags despite its slightly better side - impact rating, so there's no data available on Wrangler crashworthiness with side airbags installed.

A new aluminum impact beam at the front of the car contributes to overall mass savings and improved weight distribution while providing excellent crashworthiness.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Crashworthiness evaluations for seven new or redesigned midsize car models reflect performance in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's front, side, and rear impact tests.

The term «crashworthiness» refers to the ability of a vehicle to protect its occupants during a collision or impact.