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The latest tests have shown that not all cars, even premium ones, can protect passengers from injury resulting from an accident. Let’s say more: some representatives of the
The American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducted another series of crash tests, in which a dozen modern crossovers, including premium segment models, participated. And only three of the cars destroyed by specialists were able to demonstrate an effective level of protection for second-row passengers. Even despite the fact that cars regularly receive more and more active safety systems during modifications, which, however, often “glitch”.
Updated crash test rules require car manufacturers to introduce certain types of equipment that increase the safety not only of vehicle occupants, but also of other road users. And together with the improvement of the functionality of machines, the requirements for their safety are also becoming increasingly strict. For example, while previous engineers emphasized protecting the driver and front passenger, experts are now paying more attention to second-row riders, children and pedestrians who are at risk of injury from an “encounter” with a car. The AutoVzglyad portal got acquainted with the results of the latest specialized tests.
This time, experts from the overseas IIHS conducted tests on popular mid-sized crossovers, where the most unsuccessful was the American Cadillac XT6 – a smaller copy of the Escalade, which was not very in demand in Russia even when GM was still alive. So: during testing, the seat belts of this car turned out to be ineffective, which is why the dummies, who took place in the second row of seats under the guise of potential passengers, “suffered” multiple injuries, in some cases incompatible with life . These include: injuries to the cervical spine, chest and head.
The German Audi Q5 and the Japanese Lexus RX performed slightly better. We remind you that both models are incredibly popular in Russia. However, crash tests have shown that riding in the back of these crossovers is extremely unsafe: after a collision, passengers simply slide out from under the seat belts, causing serious head and neck injuries. Well, let’s draw conclusions.
But the Bavarian crossover BMW X3 was a pleasant surprise: the injuries that the rear seat occupants could sustain in an accident were within acceptable standards. The same cannot be said about the Japanese Acura MDX, where an accident can cause people sitting in the gallery to immediately end up in the front seat and even fly out of the cabin through the windshield. Fortunately, this model is not officially sold in our market and is imported into the country only on order. Apparently those who don’t ride in a car with companions in the second row take it.
As for the winners in the battle for life, the Swedish crossover Volvo XC60 and the German Mercedes-Benz GLE achieved the best results. Both cars practically ensure that passengers can avoid fatal consequences and the risk of disability. Passage! By the way, the American Lincoln Navigator, which is as rare on Russian roads as the convolutions in the brain of US President Joe Biden, also received an “excellent” rating.
The American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducted another series of crash tests, in which a dozen modern crossovers, including premium segment models, participated. And only three of the cars destroyed by specialists were able to demonstrate an effective level of protection for second-row passengers. Even despite the fact that cars regularly receive more and more active safety systems during modifications, which, however, often “glitch”.
Updated crash test rules require car manufacturers to introduce certain types of equipment that increase the safety not only of vehicle occupants, but also of other road users. And together with the improvement of the functionality of machines, the requirements for their safety are also becoming increasingly strict. For example, while previous engineers emphasized protecting the driver and front passenger, experts are now paying more attention to second-row riders, children and pedestrians who are at risk of injury from an “encounter” with a car. The AutoVzglyad portal got acquainted with the results of the latest specialized tests.
This time, experts from the overseas IIHS conducted tests on popular mid-sized crossovers, where the most unsuccessful was the American Cadillac XT6 – a smaller copy of the Escalade, which was not very in demand in Russia even when GM was still alive. So: during testing, the seat belts of this car turned out to be ineffective, which is why the dummies, who took place in the second row of seats under the guise of potential passengers, “suffered” multiple injuries, in some cases incompatible with life . These include: injuries to the cervical spine, chest and head.
The German Audi Q5 and the Japanese Lexus RX performed slightly better. We remind you that both models are incredibly popular in Russia. However, crash tests have shown that riding in the back of these crossovers is extremely unsafe: after a collision, passengers simply slide out from under the seat belts, causing serious head and neck injuries. Well, let’s draw conclusions.
But the Bavarian crossover BMW X3 was a pleasant surprise: the injuries that the rear seat occupants could sustain in an accident were within acceptable standards. The same cannot be said about the Japanese Acura MDX, where an accident can cause people sitting in the gallery to immediately end up in the front seat and even fly out of the cabin through the windshield. Fortunately, this model is not officially sold in our market and is imported into the country only on order. Apparently those who don’t ride in a car with companions in the second row take it.
As for the winners in the battle for life, the Swedish crossover Volvo XC60 and the German Mercedes-Benz GLE achieved the best results. Both cars practically ensure that passengers can avoid fatal consequences and the risk of disability. Passage! By the way, the American Lincoln Navigator, which is as rare on Russian roads as the convolutions in the brain of US President Joe Biden, also received an “excellent” rating.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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