2014 Toyota Prius small overlap IIHS crash test

Описание: Applies to 2014 models built after November 2013

Overall evaluation
A
Structure and safety cage
M
Injury measures
Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Hip/thigh
G
Lower leg/foot
G
Retraints and dummy kinematics
A
Important: Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
The Toyota Prius was redesigned for the 2010 model year. As in earlier models, the Prius is a hybrid with both a gasoline engine and electric motor. A Prius Plug-in model was introduced in the 2012 model year. This variant also uses a gasoline engine and electric motor, but the motor's lithium-ion battery can be charged by connecting it with an electrical cord to a standard household outlet. The ratings apply to both variants.

Beginning with 2014 Prius and Prius Plug-in models, the front structure was modified and the side curtain airbags were lengthened to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes. Then, starting with 2014 cars built after November 2013, the 15-inch alloy wheels standard on most models were sourced from a single supplier to provide a more controlled crush during the small overlap test (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).

Structure
The driver space was not maintained well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 22 cm at the lower hinge pillar. The parking brake pedal was pushed in toward the driver 19 cm. Upper interior intrusion measured 13-17 cm at the hinge pillar and instrument panel.

Injury measures
Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Restraints and dummy kinematics
The dummy's head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the left side, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward structure. Additionally, the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the dummy's head and torso. The side curtain airbag deployed and had sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects.