ANCAP crash test results

Honda Jazz (Curtains) | 2008 on

Front+side+head airbags*

Occupant protection score: 32.49 out of 37

* Safety equipment, as tested, not standard on all variants

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Honda Jazz was introduced in Australia and New Zealand during 2008.

Dual front airbagsare standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) are also standard. Side airbags and head-protecting side curtains (as tested in Europe) are standard in New Zealand, optional on the Australian GLi variant and standard on other variants. Electronic stability control (ESC) is not currently available in Australasia but was fitted to the Euro NCAP test vehicles. An advanced seat belt reminder is fitted to the driver seat of all variants. Front passenger and rear seat belt reminders are optional on the GLi and standard on other variants.

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 Jazz scored 14.42 out of 16 in the ANCAP offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest and leg injury for the driver.

The vehicle scored 15.68 out of 16 in the Euro NCAP side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver. A further 2 points were earned in the optional pole test. Although the total score was sufficient for a 5-star rating the lack of ESC meant the Australasian Jazz was not eligible for this top rating and so the score was limited to 32.49 and 4 stars.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 3 pts, chest 3.64 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.78 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The clutch pedal moved rearwards by 80 mm and upwards 31 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 57mm forward, 1mm downward and 3 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 12 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors opened with normal effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver but contact was unstable, with the head rolling to the side. There were no knee hazards. 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 3.68 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for a pole test and scored a further 2 points in this test, which was conducted by Euro NCAP.

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		313	387	114
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		51.0	55.4	33.53
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.60	0.62	-
- Tension (kN)		1.43	1.34	-
- Extension (Nm)		16.1	19.9	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		47.900	35.200	-
Compression (mm)		24.50	20.60	23.62
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.09	0.07	0.28
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.850
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	2.490
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.09	0.65
	Right	2.30	1.82
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.17	0.92
	Right	0.00	3.55
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.39	1.63
	Right	1.82	1.16
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.41/0.31	0.28/0.19
	Right	0.45/0.28	0.2/0.15

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

Seat belt reminders: 3  (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	O √ (S NZ)
Side airbags. front seats - head protection	O √ (S NZ)
Side airbags. rear seats - head protection	O √ (S NZ)
Driver knee airbag	X
Seat belt pretensioners (Front/rear outboard)	S/X
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution / Brake Assist	S/X/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	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	O @
Rear seat belt status indicator	O @

Key:
v = Fitted to vehicle that was crash tested
@ Passenger and rear seat belt reminders are included with side curtain option
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 windscreen area provided reasonable protection for the adult head, and the bumper area scored well for the full leg assessment. Further improvement is needed for the child head test area, particularly the base of the windscreen. Some improvement could also be made to the upper leg test area.

Child head impacts	2.57
Adult head impacts	10
Upper leg impacts	2
Lower leg impacts	6
Total (out of 36)	20.57

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