ANCAP crash test results

Holden Colorado 4x4 | 2008 on

Dual front airbags

Occupant protection score: 21.40* out of 37

* High risk of life-threatening chest injury

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Holden Colorado was introduced in Australia during 2008. This assessment is based on crash tests of the equivalent Holden Rodeo published by ANCAP in 2006.

Dual front airbags are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution are standard on all LX 4x4 versions but are not available for the DX versions.

A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point seat belt. Child restraint anchorages are fitted behind the rear seat but are difficult to reach. Hazard lights activated during the crash.

Occupant protection:

The Colorado 4x4 scored 5.4 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well. Protection from serious chest injury was poor for the driver and weak for the passenger. Leg protection was marginal for the driver.

The vehicle was awarded a default score of 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 3 pts, chest zero pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 0.40 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 124 mm and upwards 36 mm. The footwell ruptured. The steering wheel hub moved rearwards 11 mm, upwards 100 mm and sideways 11 mm. The front (“A”) pillar moved 56 mm rearwards. The driver's door opened very late in the crash but subsequent investigations revealed it was an isolated incident, not representative of the model and no points were deducted. After the crash the other doors opened with normal effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was reasonably stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag and contact was stable.

Side impact crash test

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

The side impact test normally used by ANCAP simulates a small car striking the driver's door of the vehicle under test. It is based on a regulation test but the regulation does not apply to vehicles with a high seat height like the Colorado 4x4. Experience shows that such vehicles can be expected to perform well in this test so ANCAP has decided to award full score for these vehicles instead of conducting a crash test.

The vehicle 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.

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		819	656	Default scores awarded
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		77.9	59.6
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.50	0.57
- Tension (kN)		2.81	2.01
- Extension (Nm)		39.1	34.2
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		60.30	40.50
Compression (mm)		53.50	45.40
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.62	0.26
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.43	1.81
	Right	1.60	5.10
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.68	1.33
	Right	0.99	4.47
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	3.26	4.38
	Right	5.32	3.68
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.47/1.21	0.56/0.55
	Right	0.97/0.89	0.48/0.59

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: Not eligible due to a lack of head-protecting side airbags

Seat belt reminders: None

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head	Steer col upward movement	1 pt deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	2 pt deduction L&R No deduction
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score	Pedal rearward Footwell rupture	Score 3.04 points 1 pt deduction

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

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Not tested

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

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
# = ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008.

Pedestrian protection rating:

Two adult headform locations passed and two were marginal. All other locations were poor.

Child head impacts	Zero
Adult head impacts	7.67
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	Zero
Total (out of 36)	7.67

No picture of pedestrian rating available.

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