ANCAP crash test results

Toyota Previa | 2006 on

Dual front airbags

Occupant protection score: 30.45 out of 37

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Toyota Previa was introduced in New Zealand in January 2006.

Dual front airbags are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. Side airbags, head-protecting side curtains and electronic stability control (ESC) are optional. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.

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:

The TOYOTA Previa scored 12.45 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious leg injury was weak for the driver. The vehicle was awarded a default score of 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.38 pts, upper legs 1.2 pts, lower legs 3.87 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator brake pedal moved rearwards by 57 mm. The park brake pedal moved upwards 53 mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 13mm, downwards 5mm and sideways 10 mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 29 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.

Side impact crash test

Default 16 points awarded for side impact test. The side impact test normally used by ANCAP simulates a small car striking the driver's door of the vehicle under test. It is based on a regulation test but the regulation does not apply to vehicles with a high seat height like the Tarago. Experience shows that such vehicles can be expected to perform well in this test so ANCAP has decided to award full score for these vehicles instead of conducting a crash test.

The vehicle was not eligible for a Pole Impact Test since it did not have head-protecting side airbags. This test can earn eligible vehicles an extra 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		379	333	Default score awarded
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		47.2	44.9
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.36	0.88
- Tension (kN)		1.02	1.60
- Extension (Nm)		15.5	25.7
25.7Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		40.000	37.700
Compression (mm)		26.33	23.70
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.09	0.12
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.20	0.10
	Right	4.85	0.32
Knee displ (mm)	Left	1.10	0.52
	Right	0.85	2.85
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.88	2.04
	Right	0.97	1.56
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.26/0.37	0.41/0.25
	Right	0.38/0.40	0.34/0.43

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: Not eligible due to a lack of head-protecting side airbags

Seat belt reminders: 2

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	2 pt deduction Right 1pt deduction Left
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

Default score awarded

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	8.00
Adult head impacts	7.57
Upper leg impacts	0.76
Lower leg impacts	Zero
Total (out of 36)	16.33

 

 

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