ANCAP crash test results

Renault Clio 3 (LHD Diesel) | 2006 on (New Zealand only)

Front+side+head (curtain) airbags

Occupant protection score: 32.67 out of 37

Important note:

The diesel left-hand-drive European model with side curtains 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. At the time of publication the Clio 3 was only sold in New Zealand. This assessment does not apply to the Australian Clio.

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Renault Clio 3 was introduced in New Zealand during 2006.

Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. 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. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front and outer rear 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 Renault Clio 3 scored 14.11 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serous chest and leg injury for the driver. Passenger leg protection was marginal. The vehicle scored 15.56 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 3.63 pts, upper legs 2.64 pts, lower legs 3.84 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 36 mm and downwards 6mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 38mm, downwards 22mm and sideways 3 mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 24 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash high manual effort was required to open the driver’s door.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag. The glove box was a potential knee hazard for the passenger.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 3.56 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		175	246	75
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		31.9	40.7	25.8
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.46	0.45	-
- Tension (kN)		1.00	1.01	-
- Extension (Nm)		9.0	6.9	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		24.60	21.10	17.10
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.09	0.06	0.10
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.710
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	2.480
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.14	1.58
	Right	0.38	0.25
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.00	6.81
	Right	0.00	0.00
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	2.11	2.24
	Right	1.99	1.86
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.36/0.36	0.42/0.25
	Right	0.41/0.38	0.32/0.15

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	1 pt deduction Left & Right
	Passenger variable contact	1 pt deduction left (inboard)
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

T12 load

0.44pt 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
Front seat belt pretensioners (also rear outer)	S
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution	S/S
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	X
3 point centre rear seat belt	S
Active head restraints - front seats
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

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	4.35
Adult head impacts	5
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	Zero
Total (out of 36)	9.35

 

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Page created: 15 June 2007