ANCAP crash test results

Kia Rio (LHD) | 2007 on

Dual front airbags

Occupant protection score: 23.41 out of 37

Important note: The left-hand-drive European model was offset-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 Rio was introduced in New Zealand during 2005.

Dual front airbags are standard equipment. Side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard on some variants but are not available on others. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard on some Australian variants and all New Zealand variants. Electronic stability control (ESC) is not available. An intelligent seat belt reminder is fitted to 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. 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 Rio scored 11.02 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. The vehicle scored 11.39 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. Chest protection was weak for the driver.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 2.04 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 2.98 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 68 mm. The throttle pedal moved upwards 34 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 4mm rearward, 53mm upward and 1mm sideway. The front ("A") pillar moved 23 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column and dash 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 0.14 pts, abdomen 3.25 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

This rating is based on an ANCAP test of a Rio without the optional side and curtain airbags. The vehicle was therefore not eligible for an optional pole impact test. The Rio with side and curtain airbags earned 4 stars (see separate ANCAP rating).

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		357	309	167
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		46.5	40.8	51.4
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.29	0.65	-
- Tension (kN)		1.23	1.20	-
- Extension (Nm)		9.5	14.2	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		35.71	30.81	33.3
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.01	0.11	0.47
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	1.28
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	2.99
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	2.50	1.82
	Right	2.54	0.43
Knee displ (mm)	Left	1.86	3.94
	Right	0.00	0.28
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.45	2.45
	Right	3.00	1.98
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.23 / 0.18	0.22 / 0.26
	Right	0.63 / 0.37	0.25 / 0.19

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: This variant not eligible

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 for driver and passenger	2 pt deduction Left & Right
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score	Footwell rupture	Score 3 points

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

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

Backplate & T12 loads

1.6 pt deduction

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	8.63
Adult head impacts	Zero
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	4.33
Total (out of 36)	12.96

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Page created: 1 February 2008