Sunday, March 17, 2013

IIHS Safety Test Video - Comparrison in small frontal offset/overlap crashes






  • Small frontal offset/overlap crashes now claim about %25 of most serious frontal crash injuries. 
  • To understand the terminology and how the tests are conducted please read here
  • When it comes to occupant protection the safety cage and crumple zone designs are key and they are NOT all created equal 
  • I was asked by a couple coworkers about Honda vs. Toyota for daily work commute cars
  • The sample video below is the latest crash analysis by IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
  • Take a look at the direct comparison between designs and the safety cage intrusion results 




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