Crash Test 2009 Toyota Matrix / Pontiac Vibe (Side Impact) IIHS "With Narration"

Toyota Matrix
2009 models

results also apply to: 2009 Pontiac Vibe
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

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

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

The Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe were redesigned for the 2009 model year.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Rear passenger — 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.
Head protection:

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

Rear passenger — The dummy's 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
• 2009
• Toyota
• Matrix
• Pontiac
• Vibe
• (Side
• Impact)
• IIHS
• With Narration

[Annihilator1111]

the 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe was assembled in

Fremont, California, United States

[itsTiLER]

GM still has a deal with toyota. so GM is thinking of rebatching the vibe for another GM brand. so the "Vibe" will be gone. but the "PLEASEBRINGPONTIACBACK" will be the same car

[bamac2008]

i think thats fucked up it just came out.

[alexkvaskov]

very solid side structure

[carexpertandy]

the vibe won't exist anymore pretty soon