Crash Test Results for Sedan Bumpers
Bumpers on 2009 models of the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, and Nissan Maxima performed better than their 2007
predecessors in low-speed crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Bumpers on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion did worse than earlier models. Get the complete story at TheAutoChannel.com.
Dodge Grand Caravan Vs. Honda Accord NHTSA Frontal Offset Impact
An IIHS-Style offset test performed at 101 Km/h
Caravan Driver-Passenger
HIC 687-600
Chest G's 47-37
Left Femur 4278-403
Right Femur 376-690
Accord Driver-Passenger
HIC 494-153
Chest G's 39-39
Left Femur 849-446
Right Femur 372-837
Dateline 1995, 1996, 1997 SUV bumper test.flv
Dateline NBC: Consumer Alert: A Sporting Chance
Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Blazer, Jeep Cherokee, GMC Jimmy, Land Rover Discovery, Isuzu Rodeo, Honda Passport, Toyota 4Runner
Honda Odyssey 2011 XL-BASE Crash Test
Want to see a real crash test? This was done to prove compliance of our XL-BASE seat base in the HONDA Odyssey 2011. Check it out!
Honda Crash Test Compilation (35 Years of Safety)
This is an older video I made, it showcases Honda's progressing safety from the early 70's up to 2009.
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Huge cost of mismatched bumpers
IIHS news release • December 2, 2010
Huge cost of mismatched bumpers: When bumpers on cars and SUVs don't line up (and many of them don't), low-speed collisions produce more damage and higher repair costs
ARLINGTON, VA — Bumpers are the first line of defense against costly damage in everyday low-speed crashes. Bumpers on cars are designed to match up with each other in collisions, but a long-standing gap in federal regulations exempts SUVs from the same rules. New Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests demonstrate the results: SUV bumpers that don't line up with those on cars can lead to huge repair bills in what should be minor collisions in stop-and-go traffic.
Full text of release at: http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr120210.html