ANCAP crash test results

Holden Commodore VX| 2000

Overall evaluation:

The HOLDEN COMMODORE VX performed marginally in the offset crash test (score 3.77 out of 16). The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well but there was a moderate risk of serious head injury for the driver. Lower leg protection was poor for the driver.

The vehicle performed better in the side impact crash (score 13.37 out of 16).

Safety features

A driver's airbag is standard equipment. A passenger front airbag is optional but was not fitted to the tested vehicles. Side airbags are standard on some variants and optional on others but were not fiited to the tested vehicles.

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 front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a severe crash. The centre rear seat has a 3-point seat belt.

In a severe crash several emergency mode features are activated - fuel pump and engine are turned off, doors unlock and the dome light turns on.

Structure: Acceptable

Offset crash test
The passenger compartment held it shape reasonably well in the offset crash test. The front part of the driver's floor was pushed rearwards 15cm and was folded under the driver's foot. The brake pedal moved rearwards 14cm. The dash moved 8cm towards the driver. The roof buckled upwards slightly above the driver and the width of the driver's doorway shortened by 5cm. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash tools were required to open the driver's door.

Side impact crash test
The centre pillar and the side doors were pushed inwards substantially. The driver's seat was pushed sideways but the seat anchorages held.

Restraints: Poor

Offset crash test

The airbag started to cushion the head of the driver but the steering column suddenly moved upwards and contributed to the driver's forehead striking the steering wheel through the airbag. There was a moderate risk of serious head injury. During rebound the back of the driver's head hit the centre pillar. The passenger was well restrained but chest loads were high. The sharp, stiff steering column adjuster bracket poses a hazard to both knees of the driver.

Side impact crash test (no front passenger)

The back of the driver's head glanced the centre pillar. Rebound was well controlled.

Head restraint position rating: Acceptable

Pedestrian rating:

13.87 points out of 36 (38.5%).
Child head impacts 7.87 points; adult head impacts 6 points; upper leg and lower leg impacts zero points.