Crash Test 2005 - 2009 Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon (Side Impact) IIHS

[Annihilator1111]

the 2004-present GMC Canyon is assembled in

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Rayong, Thailand

[Annihilator1111]

the 2004-present Chevrolet Colorado is assembled in

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Rayong, Thailand

[Lockemeister]

POS

[wokeupthismorning100]

@Lockemeister +1

[ajp9478]

Nobody gets hit by a concrete block on wheels. If this had been a real crash, the oncoming vehicle would have absorbed half the impact itself, lessening the damage to the Colorado. IIHS tests are not accurate in the real world

[dumapies]

@ajp9478

european tests are much more realistic...they send a artificial bumper crashing into the side not a wall on wheels

[scatman0707]

@ajp9478 You realize that the Insurance Institute for Highway Saftey uses deformable barriers in their tests, yes?

You can look up their testing procedures on their website. Search for "Technical protocols for vehicle testing and rating"

[ajp9478]

@scatman0707 I can't see how that thing deformed...even if the nosecone of the thing flexed a little, the entire chassis remained rigid, unlike an oncoming automoblie, which would have crushed all the way back to the a-pillar. I'm not trying to defend chevy, because many other cars perform badly in these so called tests Especially the front offset ones.

[scatman0707]

@ajp9478 Yeah, This particular test isn't that good for seeing deformation on. There's got to be an equilibrium between the strength of the vehicle being tested and the strength of the barrier. Also weight plays a role in how much the barrier will deform, so this one test might not show as much deformation as one on a larger SUV that nudges the exemption mark for weight. Also, the material/manufacturing used may vary slightly. Just look how much the JNCAP's did when hit with a Honda Odyssey.

[DocWife19]

already knew Chevy CO was crap but didnt know it was this bad!!! I'll still with my Xterra and my Tacoma thanks!

[DSnell86]

How fast is the car going that slams into the truck in the test video?

[raiderz111]

i think 40MPH

[TapTapTido]

60km/h

[DrDodge24]

I've heard 31 mph

[cobaltss08]

Visit v8chevycolorado . com for the new 09 colorado v8 forums

[alexkvaskov]

Pickups have a reputation for toughness so that's why people don't pay attention to SABs in these vehicles.

[GMminivans9968]

Not small ones, sadly.

[alexkvaskov]

Haha, shitty Chevy

[raiderz111]

LOL Tacoma > Colorado :D

[HOND4CIVIC]

first view and rating

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