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Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by prius1driver, Apr 6, 2012.

  1. prius1driver

    prius1driver New Member

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    Is the c SAFE? I understand that there's no crash tests yet, and the regular Prius and the V have good ratings, but Yaris which basically share the same platform as the c doesn't fare well in the crash tests. I just want to make sure it's safe before I pull the trigger. Thanks.
     
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    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    it's safe... it's very safe..
    "it puts the lotion on its skin and puts it in the basket..."

     
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    Well if the crash test results are not yet available, and that is the criteria inwhich you are concerned?

    Then unless you expect someone to have run their own personal crash tests? Then how do you expect an answer?

    I drive a Honda Fit right now. And with the uni-body construction and the numerous air-bags, I feel pretty "safe".

    The Prius c is a sub-compact, thus it's going to be forced into the reality of physics that exists for anything "smaller" in a environment of momentum and larger objects.

    But Toyota, Honda...all major automakers have a stake in the reputation of safety for their vehicles. Pre-emptively, without formal crash test results? I'd expect The Prius c to at least be competitive with other vehicles in it's classification.

    If it REALLY is a concern? Then I suppose all you can do is wait for the ratings and results.
     
    #3 The Electric Me, Apr 6, 2012
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    Thanks for the inputs!

    Picked one up from the dealer today. :)
     
    #4 prius1driver, Apr 6, 2012
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    Much safer than iQ, I think! :D
     
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    Ha!
    Congrats

    Safe enough to be on the US market.
    Still needs to go thru many tests till it is legal to sell in US.
    And Toyota does put safety as their priority.
    standards are set. 9 airbags.

    Good Pick!
     
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    Actually the original is from Marathon Man when Dustin Hoffman is getting tortured by the Nazi dentist :eek:

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzw1_2b-I7A"]Is It Safe? - Marathon Man (4/8) Movie CLIP (1976) HD - YouTube[/ame]
     
    #7 BrunoPuntzJones, Apr 7, 2012
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    And why do you say that? Because it's small it can't be safe. So the other thinking goes if it's big it must be safe - just like all those big SUV's that scrape through the crash tests.

    The IQ is small, so will be squished should a big truck drive over it, but have a crash with a car and it'll hold up well. It was awarded 5 stars (out of 5) on the Euro Ncap rating.

    Toyota iQ | Euro NCAP - For safer cars crash test safety rating

    Euro NCAP Media | Toyota iQ

    The Euro Ncap is slightly different to the US crash tests but they're pretty similar now (compared to the 1980's when we lagged behind).
     
    #8 GrumpyCabbie, Apr 7, 2012
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    Congratulations!

    Good Luck with the rolling death trap...er...I mean Prius c.

    Just kidding.....
     
    #9 The Electric Me, Apr 7, 2012
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