ANCAP crash test results

Daihatsu Materia (LHD) | 2007 on

Front and side (chest) airbags

Occupant protection score: 26.68 out of 37

Important note: The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Daihatsu Materia was introduced in New Zealand during 2007.

It is not sold in Australia. Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment in New Zealand. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. Electronic stability control (ESC) is optional. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable.

These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Occupant protection:

The Materia scored 9.60 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver.

The vehicle scored 15.08 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious chest for the driver.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 2.54 pts, upper legs 0.53 pts, lower legs 2.52 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The clutch pedal moved rearwards by 137mm and upwards 20 mm. The steering wheel hub move 7mm forward, 25 mm upward and 2 mm sideways.

The front ("A") pillar moved 12 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column and dash components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees.

The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 3.08 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle tested by Euro NCAP was not eligible for a Pole Impact Test since it did not have head-protecting side airbags. This test can earn eligible vehicles an extra two points.

The New Zealand Materia has standard side curtains and so can be expected to offer better protection in side impacts than the European model.

Injury measurements

Body region		Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1)
		Driver	Passenger	Driver
Head HIC		510	253	113
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		58.4	39.9	38.4
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.36	0.93	-
- Tension (kN)		1.45	1.04	-
- Extension (Nm)		33.0	10.2	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		32.20	20.91	18.31
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.15	0.08	0.13
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.86
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	1.88
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	3.12	0.93
	Right	1.13	0.09
Knee displ (mm)	Left	1.00	0.60
	Right	9.30	0.00
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.78	2.29
	Right	1.13	2.08
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	048 / 0.24	0.44 / 0.17
	Right	0.54 / 0.20	0.41 / 0.15

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: Not eligible due to a lack of head-protecting side airbags on tested vehicle.

Seat belt reminders: 2

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	2pt deduction Left and Right
Lower leg		1pt deduction Left
Foot score	Clutch displacement	Score 2.52 points

Note: Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative to the driver's seat.

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

Backplate load

0.92 pt deduction

Safety features

These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications.

Driver airbag	S
Passenger front airbag	S
Side airbags, front seats - chest protection	S
Side airbags. front seats - head protection	S#
Side airbags. rear seats - head protection	S#
Driver knee airbag	X
Front seat belt pretensioners	S
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution	S/S
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	O
3 point centre rear seat belt	S
Active head restraints - front seats	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	S
Rear seat belt status indicator	X

# Side curtains are standard in New Zealand but were not fitted to the vehicle tested by Euro NCAP

Key:
S = standard on all variants
O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants
V = not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants
X = not available on any variant

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	1.49
Adult head impacts	8.00
Upper leg impacts	0.09
Lower leg impacts	6.00
Total (out of 36)	15.58

 

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Page created: 23 January 2008