ANCAP crash test results

Holden VE Commodore Omega Utility | Oct 2008 on

Dual front airbags

Occupant protection score: 30.41 out of 37

Model history and safety features

The tested model of VE Commodore Utility was introduced in Australia during 2007. This ANCAP rating applies to Commodore Utes with a front passenger seat belt reminder and a redesigned steering column cover. The Omega variant is the first with these upgrades, applicable to vehicles built from October 2008.

Dual front airbags, antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are standard. Advanced 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.

Occupant protection:

The Commodore Utility scored 13.57 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious chest injury was marginal for the driver.

The vehicle scored 14.84 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 2.50 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 3.07 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 25 mm and downwards 3mm. The steering wheel hub moved 58mm forward, 52mm downward and 5 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 11 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the driver’s door could be opened with normal effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards with the revised steering column design. 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 2.84 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

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		262	180	71
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		39.9	33.6	38.7
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.31	0.46	-
- Tension (kN)		0.95	0.79	-
- Extension (Nm)		7.7	21.4	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		37.20	32.10	-
Compression (mm)		32.47	28.70	27.80
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.09	0.07	0.33
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.753
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	1.390
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.45	0.15
	Right	0.55	0.29
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.50	0.37
	Right	0.16	0.37
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	2.68	1.15
	Right	3.06	1.66
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.38/0.61	0.30/0.18
	Right	0.32/0.23	0.42/0.26

Bonus points (maximum 5)

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

Seat belt reminders: 2 (see table below for details)

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	No deduction
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

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

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

No 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	X
Side airbags. front seats - head protection	X
Side airbags. rear seats - head protection	-
Driver knee airbag	X
Seat belt pretensioners (front/rear outboard)	S/-
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution / Brake Assist	S/S/?S
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	S#
3 point centre rear seat belt	-
Active head restraints - front seats	X
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	S@
Rear seat belt status indicator	-

Key:
@ = Front passenger seat belt reminder standard on Omega variant from October 2008. Other variants are expected to have this feature by mid 2009. Variants without this feature still rate 4 stars for occupant protection.
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:

The following rating is based on ANCAP tests of a Commodore sedan. The Utility can be expected to offer similar protection.

Child head impacts	5.98
Adult head impacts	3.00
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	Zero
Total (out of 36)	8.98

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