Crash Test 2000 - Discontinued Saturn L 300 Series (Side Impact) Impact

Saturn L Series
2002-05 models
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

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

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

The Saturn L Series was introduced in the 2000 model year. Side curtain airbags for drivers' and front and rear outboard passengers' heads were made optional on 2001 models and standard beginning with 2002 models. The L Series was discontinued after a limited number of 2005 models were manufactured.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries plus a fracture of the pelvis would be likely in a crash of this severity. In addition, loading to the shoulder was excessive.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head brushed past the side curtain airbag and was hit by the intruding barrier. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but head hits with intruding objects such as other vehicles, trees, and poles should be prevented.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from impact with any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2001
• Discontinued
• Saturn
• 300
• Series
• (Side
• Impact)
• Impact

[Annihilator1111]

the 2003-2005 Saturn L300 was assembled in

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

[saturnboi24]

if you think this car isnt safe, which really is, go take a look at years models 1995-2005 Dodge Neon Crashtests and let me know what you think.

[saturnboi24]

@SCROGY i agree, they just hatin on Saturns

[SCROGY]

I don't give too much weight to these lab controlled tests. They're a crock as far as I am concerned.

[Octonuke]

@MalZr0 31 mph

[MalZr0]

anyone know how fast the barrier was going? this is the car i have and i really dont want this to happen to me. im already paranoid of getting into another accident.

[wonderboy771]

not safe

[alexkvaskov]

nope not safe

[cd8100]

not cool

[raiderz111]

damnn. waayy to much intrusion :O