Crash Test 2006 - 07 Mini Cooper (Side) IIHS

Mini Cooper
2006 models mfg. after Dec. 2005
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

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

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

The Mini Cooper was introduced in the 2002 model year. Beginning with 2006 models manufactured after December 2005, changes were made to one of the door hinge bolts and to the crash padding in the rear side panel 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). The tested car was manufactured after the modifications had been made.

A redesign is expected for the early part of calendar year 2007.
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 possible in a crash of this severity.

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 protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side tubular airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

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

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2006
• 07
• Mini
• Cooper
• (Side)
• IIHS

[alexkvaskov]

Tubular side airbags are not the best. A disgrace to side airbags! And so much glass for the driver.

[peoplesuck29]

agreed full side curtain airbags with additional side air bags would make a HUGE difference.