New Crash Tests of Small Cars 2009 PT Cruiser

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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[Ashleylr2u]

Me too! Holy Shiz... This is NOT good.

[cjmorton]

no assembled in mexico. not made.

[IntensifiedMoon]

PT cruisers really get me pissed off whenever I see one on the street I wanna light it on fire or bite it, they're so fucking ugly I should piss all over one.

[SweetHubby82]

Dear Wife, make sure you hit first ok?



[redzie52]

not good in side crash huh

[TheMiamiHfan]

man i feel bad for my pt,but the alternator keeps mesin up on it and it only happens on the 06 pt cruiser

[GH3ROXMYSOX]

that blue pt cruiser is the same exact as mine, i feel like i was in that side crash test lol

[thefuzz1542]

Jesus. That's a little more then just a little whiplash

[StormyApril02]

This scares me. I have a 5 year old son and he sits in back of me...watching 1:41 in the back seat makes me nervous

[cookie1749]

@RF15T1 LOL

[citylights07]

what's up with the video of it driving and sitting in a lot before they crash it? Maybe they are trying to say "Oh, this is how nice it looks before your head gets knocked off. Enjoy the ride."

[thebigcougar]

I have a 2009. My wife and I love to drive it. This tells me to be careful. I can't argue with what I saw.