ANCAP crash test results

Holden Cruze | 2009 on

Front+side+head airbags

Occupant protection score: 35.04 out of 37

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Holden Cruze was introduced in Australia during May 2009.

Dual front airbags, side airbags with chest and pelvis protection and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist and electronic stability control (ESC) are also 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. Dual 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 Cruze scored 15.04 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape very well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver and passenger.

The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.13 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.91 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape very well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 19 mm. The accelerator pedal moved upwards 6 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 66mm forward, 18mm downward and 5 mm sideways. The front (“A”) pillar moved 4 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no driver or passenger knee contacts. 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.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and it was within reach of a 5 star rating. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further 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		399	482	48
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		44.9	55.5	23.8
Neck - Shear (kN)		1.01	0.84	-
- Tension (kN)		0.90	0.74	-
- Extension (Nm)		7.1	16.6	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		41.2	36.9	-
Compression (mm)		28.10	24.70	17.30
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.10	0.06	0.08
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.498
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	1.570
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.32	0.11
	Right	0.15	0.09
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.83	0.67
	Right	0.24	1.61
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.27	0.15
	Right	1.29	0.10
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.30/0.22	0.32/0.42
	Right	0.28/0.15	0.41/0.13

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

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	S
Side airbags, front seats - head protection	S
Side airbags, rear seats - head protection	S
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	S
Active head restraints - front seats	X
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	S
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: Pending

Pedestrian protection tests for the Cruze are planned later in 2009.

 

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Page created: 11 May 2009