New Crash Tests of Small Cars 2009

New Crash Tests of Small Cars 2009




They Earn Good Ratings in Frontal Tests,
But Many Models Need Better Side and Rear Crash Protection Most new small cars now earn good ratings in frontal crash tests, but not when it comes to side and rear crashes. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently completed front, side, and rear tests of seven 2009 model small cars: Chevrolet HHR, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Saturn Astra, Suzuki SX4, and Toyota Matrix and its twin Pontiac Vibe. All earn the highest rating of good for occupant protection in frontal crashes. Only the Matrix and SX4 also earn good ratings for protection in side crashes. Among seat/head restraints evaluated, only those in the Focus earn a good rating for protection in rear impacts. The Institute also tested the Mini Cooper, a minicar that earns good ratings for front and rear crashworthiness - but not for side protection.

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[svenskakr4]

What about the ford Focus. And isnt Volvo part of Ford Motor Company now, didnt Volvo team up with ford to build safer cars? and isnt a Volvo really expensive in America because it has to be imported? Yes I agree most American cars suck, and Im American, BUT there is one brand, Ford, that is good and that is the one that listened to the customer and improved its quality and safety and they didnt get bailed out by our government.

[jhudso15]

Then maybe Chrysler should update its design to keep up with competitors!

[KripDrip]

ford=found on road dead

[jason123456789210]

big cars not good either. rear end crown vic, boom.

[hurriedtempo481]

Awesome footage. I got some good information on this from fasteconomicalcars (.) com

[SkiPro1368]

Chrysler, as usual, sucks. Ford, as usual, is the best American car. We had a Ford Crown Vicoria that NEVER failed. Only had it in shops for brakes, tires, spark plugs, the usual stuff that are for reliable cars. And after all these compliments I give Ford and how much I love them....................

My first car is still going to be a 2010 Volkswagen GTI :-) Sorry, but I love Volkswagen even more.

[heartlessvietboy]

With modern vehicles being built lighter, smaller cars will be safer.

[arievz22]

why the fuck is your video so quiet

[ChrisBennett18]

no they dont its what type of car even volvos suck too

[persondude11]

well yeah thats why the fords chair did good in the whiplash test it most likely had a whips system of some sort i like fords they are ok but sometimes its just better to buy foreign made vehicles and gm i feel may try this time i really hope so for their sake no offense but i am american to and we just dont make very good cars the best car we make is probably fords

[svenskakr4]

no it is fair, chrystler should have keep up with Chevy and Ford. This is a crash test of 2009 new cars, not of 2001 new cars.