Crash Test 2008 - 2009 Mini Cooper (Side Impact) IIHS

Mini Cooper
2008-09 models mfg. after Jul. 2008
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Good Acceptable Good Acceptable
Rear passenger Good Marginal Good Good

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Mini Cooper was redesigned for the 2007 model year. Beginning with 2008 models manufactured after July 2008, changes were made to the side torso airbags to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be possible in a crash of this severity. In addition, loading to the shoulder was excessive.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummys head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

Rear passenger — The dummys head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2008
• 2009
• Mini
• Cooper
• (Side
• Impact)
• IIHS

[BentlyboYY]

i wanted to get one for colledge hahahhah it looks like i will be geting a honda civic or a scion tc.

[alexkvaskov]

the previous model had a marginal rating for the driver's torso and pelvis and an acceptable for the structure

the new model has a marginal rating for the torso of the rear passenger (driver torso improved to good) driver pelvis improved to acceptable and side structure still rated as acceptable

both overall ratings are acceptable

[fdxsks]

@BentlyboYY Nice spelling. Two-year college or technical?

[beaum1cah]

broken ribs?

[ChristewieTV]

Afraid of getting into an accident with this? Simple DON'T CRASH

[ventureandcivic]

one friend roll over in a 07 mini cooper at 80mph, and he get out without a scratch, just very lucky, but safe car XD

[carexpertandy]

they used to use tubular airbags

[Christopher2398]

good for a small car