ANCAP crash test results

Suzuki Grand Vitara (LHD) | 2006 on

Front+side+head airbags*

Occupant protection score: 28.87 out of 37 (model without side curtains scores 26.87 overall)

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

Important note

The diesel left-hand-drive European model with 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.

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Suzuki Grand Vitara was introduced in New Zealand during 2006.

Dual front airbags are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. Side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are only available on the New Zealand LTD variant and Australian Prestige variant. Electronic stability control (ESC) is standard on the Prestige. An intelligent seat belt reminder is fitted to the driver seat in only the Diesel model.

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 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:

 

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 3 pts, chest 3.03 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 2.84 pts.

The footwell deformed excessively and panels separated. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 59 mm and downwards 2mm. The steering wheel hub moved rearwards 25 mm, upwards 37 mm and sideways 2 mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 37 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 but the airbag bottomed out. Steering column and dash components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag. The glove box and dash were a potential knee hazard for the passenger.

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 European 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		369	421	45
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		50.6	56.5	23.3
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.59	0.31	-
- Tension (kN)		1.24	1.04	-
- Extension (Nm)		17.1	16.1	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		28.81	24.14	12.99
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.14	0.10	0.06
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.310
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	0.680
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.08	0.23
	Right	0.10	1.43
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.00	0.00
	Right	0.00	0.00
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.08	1.66
	Right	1.51	1.38
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.44/0.66	0.40/0.39
	Right	0.30/0.54	0.34/0.16

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts for LTD/Prestige variants. Other variants not eligible due to a lack of head-protecting side airbags.

Seat belt reminders: None

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head	Airbag bottomed out	1 pt deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	2 pt deduction Left & Right for driver and passenger
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score	Footwell rupture	Score 3 points

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	V
Side airbags. front seats - head protection	V
Side airbags. rear seats - head protection	V
Driver knee airbag	X
Front seat belt pretensioners	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	X*
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	X
Rear seat belt status indicator	X

* European model has a seat belt reminder for the driver. This earned a bonus point.

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	7.34
Adult head impacts	5.52
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	6
Total (out of 36)	18.86

 

 

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Page created: 14 June 2007