TEST 2012
Internal combustion
In the frontal impact the driver head hit the steering wheel, but the impact velocity was low. The passenger head was well protected. There were hazardous structures in the area of the facia that could be impacted by an occupants knees and the protection to the lower legs was marginal due to the intruding pedals. The footwell area was intact after the impact. The vehicle cell was unstable during the impact.
See protocol| CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM | Head / Chest | CRS type | Installation | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-month-old child | Britax First Class | Vulnerable / Poor | 0/0+/1 | Belted | |
| 3-year-old child | Britax First Class | Vulnerable / Poor | 0/0+/1 | Belted |
The child seat for the 3 year and 1 1/2 year old showed fair protection, the chest area was loaded high for both dummies. The installation instructions on both child seats were insufficient and not permanently attached to the seat.
See protocol| Car information | |
|---|---|
| 4 door hatchback | 2012 |
| Brazil | 1323 Kg |
| Safety equipment | |
|---|---|
| Driver frontal airbag | NO |
| Front passenger frontal airbag | NO |
| Side head airbags | NO |
| Side body airbags | NO |
| Driver knee airbag | NO |
| Front belt pretensioners | NO |