Crash Test 1999 - 2005 Suzuki Vitara / Chevrolet Tracker (Side Impact) IIHS

Suzuki Grand Vitara
1999-2005 models

results also apply to: 1999-2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 1999-2004 Suzuki Vitara
SIDE IMPACT TEST NO SIDE AIRBAGS AVAILABLE

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

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

The Suzuki Grand Vitara and Suzuki Vitara were introduced in the 1999 model year, and the Chevrolet Tracker was redesigned the same year.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that serious skull fracture and/or brain injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity. Serious neck injuries as well as rib fractures and a fracture of the pelvis would be possible. 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 was hit by the intruding barrier, producing high head injury measures.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the pillar behind the rear passenger door. This pillar is required by federal standard to provide some protection for occupants' heads.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 1999
• 2005
• Suzuki
• Vitara
• Chevrolet
• Tracker
• (Side
• Impact)
• IIHS

[urmomfarturdaddied]

Crap this might be my first car! I'm finding a goddamn Honda since I'll survive!

[IRS345]

I feel like corvetteboy10 overreacted to the max when chadwick made a joking comment. Don't worry Mr. Chadwick. I appreciated your humourous comment.

[corvetteboy10]

@chadwick828 just telling you ass hole

[chadwick828]

@corvetteboy10

Im sorry mr EURO NCAP expert.

Suck my balls for fucks sake.....

[corvetteboy10]

@chadwick828 do u even know what all the IIHS really does? one its not a concrete block its a deformable barer and that metal frame with that deformable barer simulates a large truck. almost the worst case scenario its not a bunch of BS i have seen ALOT of cars that have surpassed this test with flying colors!

[hakim91]

you suck lol

[SkiPro1368]

Suzukis suck.

[chadwick828]

HOLY MOTHER OF FUCK

its a metal frame with a concrete block on the front heading our way!

[7aMoODaiZER]

especially the A/C

[elmitobb]

i love tracker