NHTSA Crash Tests: Frontal and Side

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quirkySquirt

Discussion Starter · Jan 20, 2017 (Edited)

Front:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv4_uqHM-gg

Side impact with pole:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oV2qnF87RI

I especially like that the window wipers are tested to make sure they work after the side impact. Whimsical.

Edit: Nevermind, looks like the wipers came on from the impact. Not as whimsical. Really digging the matte white interior, though.

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viking79

· #16 · Jan 20, 2017 (Edited)

Splitting Atoms said:
If you go to IIHS' website, they have measurements for everything. You can compare against other vehicles. I believe the S90 and Model S are good benchmarks to look at.

Only compare with cars of same weight.
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/news/deskt...results-are-relevant-to-fuel-economy-policies
I.e., A heavier car that doesn't perform great in crash tests still tends to do better in a collision with a lighter car since it won't decelerate as quickly.

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