ANCAP crash test results

Kia Carens/Rondo | 2008 on

Front, side, head & side curtain airbags (safety equipment, as tested, not standard on all variants)

Occupant protection score: 00.00 out of 37

Important note: The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Kia Rondo was introduced in Australia during 2008. This model is marketed as the Kia Carens in New Zealand and Europe.

Dual front airbags, antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are standard. Side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard on all New Zealand variants and the Australian EX-L variants. They are optional on the other Australian variants. An intelligent seat belt reminder is fitted the driver seat. 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. Three point seat belts are fitted to all seats.

Occupant protection:

The Rondo scored 9.21 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious chest and leg injury was marginal for the driver. Foot protection was weak due to clutch pedal movement. (Note: NZ models available with automatic transmission only) The vehicle scored 15 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. All injury measurements were good but the driver door opened during the crash. A further two points were awarded in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 2.65 pts, upper legs 1.56 pts, lower legs 1 pt.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. However, the clutch pedal moved rearwards by 175 mm and upwards 43 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 39 mm rearward, 24mm rearward and 18 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 47 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. Dash/fascia components were a potential source of injury for the driver and passenger knees. 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 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 scored four points for the head in the side impact test. 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		460	43	80
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		49.6	315.0	31.3
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.51	0.54	-
- Tension (kN)		1.21	0.90	-
- Extension (Nm)		8.8	10.1	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		31.47	20.52	18.04
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.10	0.07	0.12
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.950
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	0.910
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	4.38	3.79
	Right	0.31	0.94
Knee displ (mm)	Left	5.40	3.50
	Right	0.50	3.10
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.42	3.04
	Right	1.95	2.16
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.30/0.47	0.32/0.23
	Right	0.45/0.44	0.26/.31

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

Seat belt reminders: 1 (see table below for details)

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	2 pt deduction L&R for driver and passenger
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score

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

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest	No deduction
Door opened	1 pt 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 J (S NZ)
Side airbags. front seats - head protection	O J (S NZ)
Side airbags. rear seats - head protection	O J (S NZ)
Driver knee airbag	X
Seat belt pretensioners (Front/Rear outboard)	S/X
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution / Brake Assist	S/S/X
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	S#
3 point centre rear seat belt	S
Active head restraints - front seats	V (S NZ)
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	S
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
J = fitted to vehicle that was crash tested (where not standard)
# = ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008.

Pedestrian protection rating:

The leading edge of the bonnet scored no points for the protection offered to pedestrian legs, as did the bonnet for the protection offered to adult heads. However, the bumper performed better, scoring maximum points.

Child head impacts	3.21
Adult head impacts	Zero
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	6.00
Total (out of 36)	9.21

 

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