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Another 5 Star Crash Rating for the Prius

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Tempus, Jul 20, 2004.

  1. Tempus

    Tempus Senior Member

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    http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0407/S00219.htm

    http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/vehicle-safety/anc...prius-2004.html

    The Toyota Prius i-Tech scored 13.72 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver and passenger.

    The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. A further 2 points were scored in the optional pole test

    For the Record, that's better than the Mercedes E Class in all respects.
     
    #1 Tempus, Jul 20, 2004
  2. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    The Toyota Prius was designed with additional cargo space because of the anticipated need as a result of the many awards that would need to be carted home.
     
    #2 DaveinOlyWA, Jul 20, 2004
  3. woemcats

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    Actually, I am a bit worried about leg injuries. My knees seem awfully close to the large, low dash on the Prius. I'm never uncomfortable, but I was trying to imagine my knee hitting it at 65 mph.
     
    #3 woemcats, Jul 21, 2004
  4. Batavier

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    It's less scary than it is in my current car. In my 206, my knee is only one or two centimeters away from the centre console. And when I keep my knee closer to the steering wheel, I risk hitting the ignition/car key thingy. I now understand why the Avensis has a knee airbag. :D
     
    #4 Batavier, Jul 21, 2004
  5. bruceha_2000

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    I believe I read recently that there is a crash panel behind the steering wheel so the proximity is not necessarily equal to the probability of pain :)
     
    #5 bruceha_2000, Jul 21, 2004
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