Sentences with phrase «optional side airbags»
Beginning with 2004 models, side structural changes were made to improve occupant protection in side - impact crashes in cars equipped with optional side airbags.
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Still, reported sales of optional side airbags are low.
In the test with optional side airbags, there was a problem with the seat occupied by the rear passenger dummy.
Two tests of the Uplander were conducted, the first with optional side airbags for the driver and rear passenger, and the second without.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the 2002 - 2006 Toyota Camry «Good» for frontal crash protection, however models without optional side airbags received «Poor» rating in side crash test.
The G6 is equipped with optional side airbags designed to protect the torsos but not the heads of front - seat occupants.
ARLINGTON, Va. — Among five 2005 model midsize sedans, the Audi A4 with standard side airbags and the Chevrolet Malibu equipped with optional side airbags earn good ratings.
If a manufacturer selling optional side airbags requests the Institute to conduct an additional test of a vehicle with this option and agrees to reimburse the cost of the vehicle, a second test is conducted.
By the late 1990s frontal airbags were standard in new cars in the U.S. market, and automakers quickly began offering optional side airbags.
Two tests of a 2006 Uplander were conducted, the first with optional side airbags for the driver and rear passenger, and the second without.
In contrast, 7 other small SUVs earned the lowest rating of poor — the Escape without optional side airbags, Toyota RAV4, Suzuki Grand Vitara / Vitara / Chevrolet Tracker, Land Rover Freelander, Mitsubishi Outlander, Saturn VUE, and Honda Element.
Two tests of a 2009 Titan were conducted, one with optional side airbags for the driver and rear passenger, and one without.
Among five 2005 model midsize sedans, the Audi A4 with standard side airbags and the Chevrolet Malibu equipped with optional side airbags earn good ratings.
Two tests of a Cobalt were conducted, one with an optional side airbag for the driver and rear passenger, and one without.
General Motors didn't request such a test for the VUE, but Ford did request a test of the Escape with optional side airbags.
In contrast, the Grand Caravan with its optional side airbags is rated good for head protection.
The Toyota Prius was a good performer in the frontal crash test and, equipped with optional side airbags, also good in the side test.
The best performers among the 12 small SUVs tested (2003 models) are the Subaru Forester and the Ford Escape with optional side airbags.
The Honda CR - V and Mitsubishi Outlander have optional side airbags to protect the thorax, but neither manufacturer requested a second test with this option.)
The Institute tested the Chevrolet Uplander with and without its optional side airbags (results apply to similar Buick, Pontiac, and Saturn models).
Without the optional side airbags, the Uplander is poor regardless of the seat problem.
If this hadn't happened, the Uplander with optional side airbags would earn a rating of acceptable for protection in side impacts.
With the optional side airbags, all four attachment points for the seat occupied by the rear passenger dummy completely dislodged.
When the Institute tested the Avenger's predecessor, the Dodge Stratus, without its optional side airbags it earned a poor rating for protecting people in side crashes.
Side curtain airbags designed to protect front and rear occupants» heads became optional beginning with 2005 models, in addition to the optional side airbags designed to protect drivers» and front passengers» torsos available since 2003.
Two tests of a Corolla were conducted, one with optional side airbags for the driver and rear passenger, and one without.
(The RAV4's good rating for protection in side crashes applies only to the 2006 model with optional side airbags.)
Two tests of a 2006 Freestar were conducted, one with optional side airbags for the driver and rear passenger, and one without.
About four of every five new car and SUV models already have standard or optional side airbags that include head protection.
About three of every four new car and SUV models already have standard or optional side airbags that include head protection.
Now this design has earned a good rating for side impact protection, though the rating applies only to Five Hundreds and twin Mercury Montegos equipped with optional side airbags with head protection.
However, only the models with optional side airbags are Top Safety Pick winners.
The Chevrolet Malibu with optional side airbags (right) earns this designation for side impact crash test performance.
When the Institute tested the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu with optional side airbags, the car earned an acceptable rating.
Based on the Institute's front, side, and rear impact tests, the Malibu with optional side airbags and Volkswagen's new Jetta with standard side airbags are the Institute's two highest rated moderately priced midsize cars overall.
The Audi A3, A4, Chevrolet Malibu with optional side airbags, and Volkswagen Passat and Jetta are silver award winners.
Two tests of a 2005 Sienna were conducted, one with optional side airbags for the driver and rear passenger, and one without.
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord equipped with optional side airbags are the only inexpensive midsize cars to earn good ratings in side impact crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The Institute tested the Camry and Accord twice, with and without optional side airbags.
Interior upgrades included dual covered cupholders and a storage bin in a console between the front seats, optional side airbags and an optional six - disc in - dash CD changer on the top - of - the - line ES V - 6 models.
Without the optional side airbags, the tested vehicle was judged «Poor» (worst) in the side - impact test.
However, only the Five Hundreds and Montegos with optional side airbags are Top Safety Picks.
The Audi A3, A4, Chevrolet Malibu equipped with optional side airbags, and Volkswagen Passat and Jetta are winners of silver awards.
The optional side airbags were then changed from combination front seat - mounted head and torso airbags to front and rear head curtain airbags for 2005 models built through August 2004.
Two tests of a 2003 Escape were conducted, one with an optional side airbag for the driver, and one without.
Two tests of a 2004 Malibu were conducted, one with an optional side airbag for the driver and rear passenger, and one without.
All 2004 and later Malibu models manufactured after February 2004 include front door trim panel changes to improve occupant protection in side - impact crashes in cars equipped with optional side airbags (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
(Note: The Ford Five Hundred with optional side airbags was tested last year and earned a good rating.
The Trafic hasn't been rated by ANCAP for safety but it does come with two front airbags and optional side airbags.
Worst performers don't have side airbags: All three cars that earned the lowest rating of poor — , Ford Five Hundred and Crown Victoria — were tested without their optional side airbags.