Not exact matches
Alfa says the European version is closer to 2,000 pounds, but the car required additional equipment to
meet U.S. regulations and tastes, such as additional crash reinforcements and
side - impact
airbags, and such amenities as an adjustable passenger seat and a stereo.
This newest iteration of that seat unfortunately doesn't
meet U.S. safety regulations, due to the design of the
side airbags.
Transport Canada lists one recall (# 2016662) for the Volkswagen Golf: «Certain vehicles may have been equipped with
side airbag inflators that do not
meet specifications.»
Side airbags aren't mandated, but the majority of 2008 and later models have them as standard to meet federal side protection requirements and to earn a good rating in the IIHS side crash t
Side airbags aren't mandated, but the majority of 2008 and later models have them as standard to
meet federal
side protection requirements and to earn a good rating in the IIHS side crash t
side protection requirements and to earn a good rating in the IIHS
side crash t
side crash test.
Specific features of the European version include a new design to the front and rear bumpers to
meet EU regulations, re-arranged center stack in the instrument panel, improved interior comfort and both active and passive safety features have been improved with the addition of Active Stability Control (ASC), as well as
side and curtain
airbags, all included as standard equipment.
Although all vehicles sold in the United States must
meet federal
side - impact safety standards, and more recent models have
side - impact
airbags to protect passengers, T - bone accidents can still be deadly, particularly at high speeds.