How does a Prius hold up in a crash?

MyPria · 12-04-2005, 05:33 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm new to PriusChat and love my Pria, but I'm becoming somewhat concerned about how safe the car is in a crash. I've seen several postings here, the latest being Godiva's, that have been in accidents and the cars look trashed after a 10 or 15 mile hit. I wonder what one would look like if it got hit on the interstate at 75mph. Do we die with the car or survive? My other car is a 1994 325ic BMW. I've seen photos of the same model after being hit at a high speed and it looked amazingly still together. Are we all traveling in a death trap or what? Has anyone been smacked at high speed? Can you shed any light on this rather grim subject?

**tag** · 12-04-2005, 05:41 PM

You could start by reading the following thread:

http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=13177&hl=crash

FWIW, I've owned my 04 Prius for over a year and a half and can honestly say I feel as safe driving it as I have felt driving any other car (including a couple of monster SUVs I've owned).

MyPria · 12-04-2005, 06:02 PM

Tag,
Thanks for the info. I must have missed that thread. It certainly made me feel much better.

DaveinOlyWA · 12-04-2005, 06:05 PM

might want to check out this thread i posted last summer

http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=9248&hl=crash

couple things to add. i posted the thread after the initial news reports. despite the severity of the crash. none of the Prius occupants had any injuries requiring hospitalization. they were taken to the hospital more as a precaution then anything. the tv showed the Prius on the frivers front and it was trashed. a few days later they had an update on the crash and showed the same Prius from the rear passengers side and other than some scratches on the hood, there was no damage to see including the rear hatchback glass without a single crack in it. now this was in a vehicle that rolled a reported 540º after impact

IsrAmeriPrius · 12-04-2005, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MyPria@Dec 4 2005, 02:33 PM
My other car is a 1994 325ic BMW. I've seen photos of the same model after being hit at a high speed and it looked amazingly still together. Are we all traveling in a death trap or what? Has anyone been smacked at high speed? Can you shed any light on this rather grim subject?

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Take a look at the official site of the European New Car Assessment Programme. The Prius was rated higher than the BMW 3-Series.

Toyota Prius

BMW 3-Series

seasalsa · 12-04-2005, 06:08 PM

Here is more crash info.

A search of this site will show more on this topic.

I'll bet your Old Beamer don't have side air bags.

http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=12621&hl=

MyPria · 12-04-2005, 07:18 PM

Thank you all for the additional links and info!!

I like driving my Pria so much more than her older sibling- I'm glad to know she is fairly safe or as safe as a car her size can be. I guess I just got freaky after seeing the damage done in low level crashes.

habel · 12-04-2005, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by IsrAmeriPrius@Dec 5 2005, 01:06 AM
Take a look at the official site of the European New Car Assessment Programme. The Prius was rated higher than the BMW 3-Series.

Toyota Prius

BMW 3-Series

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MyPria please note that the Prius does better than a 2005 BMW 3 series! Your old 94 model wouldn't even come close in any respect here!

Jonnycat26 · 12-04-2005, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by IsrAmeriPrius@Dec 4 2005, 06:06 PM
Take a look at the official site of the European New Car Assessment Programme. The Prius was rated higher than the BMW 3-Series.

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According to the tests, the Prius and BMW are dead even for passenger protection.

The Prius has an edge in pedestrian safety.

IsrAmeriPrius · 12-04-2005, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jonnycat26@Dec 4 2005, 04:22 PM
According to the tests, the Prius and BMW are dead even for passenger protection.

The Prius has an edge in pedestrian safety.

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That is true for the 2005 model of the BMW 3-Series.

However, the Prius is clearly superior to both the 2000/2001 BMW 3-series and the 1997 BMW 3-series in the Adult Occupant Rating category. Neither of those models were rated for child protection.

MyPria, the originator of this topic drives a 1994 BMW.

12-04-2005, 05:33 PM	#1
MyPria Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 70 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hello everyone, I'm new to PriusChat and love my Pria, but I'm becoming somewhat concerned about how safe the car is in a crash. I've seen several postings here, the latest being Godiva's, that have been in accidents and the cars look trashed after a 10 or 15 mile hit. I wonder what one would look like if it got hit on the interstate at 75mph. Do we die with the car or survive? My other car is a 1994 325ic BMW. I've seen photos of the same model after being hit at a high speed and it looked amazingly still together. Are we all traveling in a death trap or what? Has anyone been smacked at high speed? Can you shed any light on this rather grim subject? __________________ 2006 Silver, Grey leather interior, Package #8 Car Name: Priatoo.

12-04-2005, 06:05 PM	#4
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12-04-2005, 05:41 PM	#2
tag Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,526 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	You could start by reading the following thread: http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=13177&hl=crash FWIW, I've owned my 04 Prius for over a year and a half and can honestly say I feel as safe driving it as I have felt driving any other car (including a couple of monster SUVs I've owned).

12-04-2005, 06:02 PM	#3
MyPria Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 70 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Tag, Thanks for the info. I must have missed that thread. It certainly made me feel much better.

12-04-2005, 06:08 PM	#6
seasalsa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,202 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Here is more crash info. A search of this site will show more on this topic. I'll bet your Old Beamer don't have side air bags. http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=12621&hl=

12-04-2005, 07:18 PM	#7
MyPria Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 70 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thank you all for the additional links and info!! I like driving my Pria so much more than her older sibling- I'm glad to know she is fairly safe or as safe as a car her size can be. I guess I just got freaky after seeing the damage done in low level crashes.