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The front of the occupant compartment (the pillars and under - door mouldings) features hot - moulded steel components, with a magnesium dashboard strut, whilst the rear is stiffened with high strength steel.

There was «more collapse of the occupant compartment than we like to see in the offset test,» O'Neill points out, «and intrusion into the footwell area contributed to the high forces on the dummy's right leg.

That increases the risk of severe damage to or collapse of the occupant compartment structure.

Such crashes often have high levels of occupant compartment intrusion.

The majority of the cars had lots of occupant compartment intrusion, which contributed to their low overall rating.

Crumpled structure in front of the occupant compartment indicates where the crash energy was absorbed.

A strong safety cage helped keep the tire out of the driver footwell area, maintaining the integrity of the occupant compartment.

Not exact matches

During the small front - overlap test, the occupant compartment remained reasonably intact, and the dummy's condition indicated a low risk of significant injuries.

Its structure must manage crash damage so the occupant compartment stays intact, and the safety belts and airbags keep people from hitting hard surfaces in - and outside of the vehicle.»

S4.1 The portions described in S4.2 of the following components of vehicle occupant compartments shall meet the requirements of S4.3: Seat cushions, seat backs, seat belts, headlining, convertible tops, arm rests, all trim panels including door, front, rear, and side panels, compartment shelves, head restraints, floor coverings, sun visors, curtains, shades, wheel housing covers, engine compartment covers, mattress covers, and any other interior materials, including padding and crash - deployed elements, that are designed to absorb energy on contact by occupants in the event of a crash.

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View of the vehicle after the crash with front door (and rear door sheet metal) removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

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Conequence: If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

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The occupant compartment did a good job of preventing major intrusion during the test.

This contrasts with a serious frontal crash, in which the whole length of a vehicle's front end crushes to help protect the people riding in the occupant compartment,» Lund points out.

(3) Structural performance is based on measurements indicating the amount of intrusion into the occupant compartment around the B - pillar (between the doors).

In the challenging small overlap test, the car's structure held up well with maximum intrusion into the occupant compartment of 4 inches.

Good structure means a strong occupant compartment or safety cage, crumple zones to absorb the force of a serious crash, side structure that can manage the force of a striking vehicle or struck object and a strong roof that won't collapse in a rollover.

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With only a few inches of intrusion, the occupant compartment looked much the same as it did in a moderate overlap test.

In the event of a crash, extremely robust load - path structures, precisely defined deformation zones and an extremely strong passenger compartment are on hand to keep the impact energy away from the car's occupants and ensure maximum protection for all those on board.

A vehicle's overall evaluation is based on measurements of intrusion into the occupant compartment, injury measures recorded on a Hybrid III dummy in the driver seat, and analysis of slow - motion film to assess how well the restraint system controlled dummy movement during the test.

During the crash, welds within the B - pillar separated and the inner portion of the pillar intruded excessively into the occupant compartment, resulting in a rating of Poor for the structure.

The structure of the older Elantra allowed a lot of intrusion into the occupant compartment, and driver dummy injury measures indicated that rib fractures, internal organ injuries, and a broken left leg would be possible in a real - world crash.

View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbag and damage to the occupant compartment.

View of the vehicle after the second crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

View of the vehicle after the crash with door removed, showing the side airbag and damage to the occupant compartment.

View of the vehicle after the crash with door removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment (Institute test car shown).

Innovative i - MiEV Safety Technologies Electric vehicle - specific safety technologies include the Approaching Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) external audible alert system to warn pedestrians of the approaching EV; automated electrical disengagement of the electric drivetrain and lithium - ion main drive battery pack to protect the vehicle's occupants and paramedics / rescue personnel in the event of a collision; and having all high - voltage wiring and componentry positioned between the passenger compartment subfloor and the vehicle's exterior floors so there are no high - voltage wiring harnesses running through the vehicle's cabin.

The majority of the cars evaluated experienced substantial occupant compartment intrusion.

At the same time, the steering column and driver airbag move inboard in many vehicles because of the way the front end and occupant compartment deform.

With only a few inches of intrusion, the occupant compartment looked much the same as it did in a prior moderate overlap test.

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Highlights of the 3 Series Gran Turismo line - up include an innovative and stylish design, the expected engaging driving dynamics of the BMW 3 Series, elevated seating position, voluminous occupant space and a capacious luggage compartment.

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View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side curtain airbag and damage to the occupant compartment.

The side airbag for the driver did a good job of protecting the dummy's head, but there was major intrusion into the occupant compartment and high injury measures on the dummy's torso and pelvis.

«The structure of the Camry did a reasonably good job of minimizing intrusion into the occupant compartment, and the curtain airbag prevented the dummies» heads from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier.

Sensors located at the front of the vehicle, in the side doors, and within the occupant compartment provide increased and more immediate crash detection.

The manufacturers supplied information on basic vehicle and test parameters, measurements of intrusion into the occupant compartment, injury data recorded on a dummy representing an average - size man in the driver seat, and video of the tests.

View of the vehicle after the crash with the front door removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

The roof - mounted head curtain side air bag system incorporates one of the segment's first rollover indication sensors, which is located on the vehicle's center tunnel in the occupant compartment.

By creating specifically engineered pathways that help distribute these frontal impact forces through a greater percentage of the vehicle's total structure, ACE can more effectively route them around and away from the passenger compartment to help limit cabin deformation and further improve occupant protection.

Structural improvements made to the front end and occupant compartment of the 2015 Toyota Prius c allowed the small hybrid to earn a Top Safety Pick from the IIHS.

In contrast, the occupant compartment of the Dodge Journey (right) collapsed.

For occupant safety, the engine is designed to move under the occupant compartment in a high - speed frontal collision, while a breakaway construction of the propeller shaft (connected with the engine - drop function) and the double - wall construction of the bulkhead helps to minimize cabin deformation, especially in the lower leg area.

In the test of the Impala, intrusion into the occupant compartment was minimized by the strong pillar between the front and back doors.