Poorboy
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Wow I saw this article this morning and couldn't believe some of the results...I was thinking of getting something new but these statistic make me :bigscream
What do you think:dunno
5 MPH CRASH TEST RESULTS, MIDSIZE CARS
Frontintoflatbarrier Rearintoflatbarrier Frontintoanglebarrier Rearintopole Totaldamage4 tests Averagedamageper test Bumperrating
INEXPENSIVE MODELS
2004 Mitsubishi Galant $384 $153 $853 $709 $2,099 $525 ACCEPTABLE
2004 Suzuki Verona $405 $496 $897 $743 $2,541 $635 MARGINAL
2004 Chevrolet Malibu $394 $898 $1,366 $1,149 $3,807 $952 POOR
MIDSIZE MODERATELY PRICED MODELS
2004 Nissan Maxima $416 $369 $964 $702 $2,451 $613 MARGINAL
2004 Acura TSX $550 $579 $1,269 $1,559 $3,957 $989 POOR
LUXURY MODEL
2004 Acura TL $326 $451 $1,381 $765 $2,923 $731 MARGINAL
All repair costs reflect January 2004 parts and labor prices.
The Institute's series of four bumper tests includes front- and rear-into-flat-barrier plus front-into-angle-barrier and rear-into-pole. These tests assess how well bumpers can prevent damage in 5 mph collisions simulating the fender-bender impacts that are common in commuter traffic and parking lots. A good bumper system should absorb the energy of these minor impacts and protect expensive body panels, headlamp systems, and other components from damage.
Acura TSX and Chevrolet Malibu are worst: The TSX sustained the heaviest damage in the rear-into-pole test because the bumper was too weak to protect the car body.
5 MPH CRASH TEST RESULTS, MIDSIZE SUVs
Vehicle tested Frontintoflatbarrier Rearintoflatbarrier Frontintoanglebarrier Rearintopole Totaldamage4 tests Averagedamageper test Bumperrating
2003 Honda Pilot $325 $404 $449 $438 $1,616 $404 ACCEPTABLE
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor $307 $940 $1,012 $898 $3,157 $789 MARGINAL
2003 Nissan Murano $630 $467 $1,216 $1,245 $3,558 $890 MARGINAL
2004 Lexus RX 330 $1,026 $565 $1,650 $712 $3,953 $988 MARGINAL
2003 Toyota 4Runner $1,538 $952 $1,177 $1,317 $4,984 $1,246 POOR
2004 Chrysler Pacifica $1,293 $643 $509 $2,814 $5,259 $1,315 POOR
2003 Infiniti FX35 $1,387 $821 $2,042 $1,492 $5,742 $1,436 POOR
2004 Cadillac SRX $388 $985 $2,390 $2,814 $6,577 $1,644 POOR
2003 Kia Sorento $1,125 $1,325 $1,860 $2,273 $6,583 $1,646 POOR
All repair costs reflect September 2003 parts and labor prices.
"The manufacturers of these SUVs try to create a rough-and-tough image for them, but their bumpers are flimsy," says Adrian Lund, the Institute's chief operating officer. "Vehicles shouldn't sustain major damage in a minor collision at a fast walking speed."
What do you think:dunno
5 MPH CRASH TEST RESULTS, MIDSIZE CARS
Frontintoflatbarrier Rearintoflatbarrier Frontintoanglebarrier Rearintopole Totaldamage4 tests Averagedamageper test Bumperrating
INEXPENSIVE MODELS
2004 Mitsubishi Galant $384 $153 $853 $709 $2,099 $525 ACCEPTABLE
2004 Suzuki Verona $405 $496 $897 $743 $2,541 $635 MARGINAL
2004 Chevrolet Malibu $394 $898 $1,366 $1,149 $3,807 $952 POOR
MIDSIZE MODERATELY PRICED MODELS
2004 Nissan Maxima $416 $369 $964 $702 $2,451 $613 MARGINAL
2004 Acura TSX $550 $579 $1,269 $1,559 $3,957 $989 POOR
LUXURY MODEL
2004 Acura TL $326 $451 $1,381 $765 $2,923 $731 MARGINAL
All repair costs reflect January 2004 parts and labor prices.
The Institute's series of four bumper tests includes front- and rear-into-flat-barrier plus front-into-angle-barrier and rear-into-pole. These tests assess how well bumpers can prevent damage in 5 mph collisions simulating the fender-bender impacts that are common in commuter traffic and parking lots. A good bumper system should absorb the energy of these minor impacts and protect expensive body panels, headlamp systems, and other components from damage.
Acura TSX and Chevrolet Malibu are worst: The TSX sustained the heaviest damage in the rear-into-pole test because the bumper was too weak to protect the car body.
5 MPH CRASH TEST RESULTS, MIDSIZE SUVs
Vehicle tested Frontintoflatbarrier Rearintoflatbarrier Frontintoanglebarrier Rearintopole Totaldamage4 tests Averagedamageper test Bumperrating
2003 Honda Pilot $325 $404 $449 $438 $1,616 $404 ACCEPTABLE
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor $307 $940 $1,012 $898 $3,157 $789 MARGINAL
2003 Nissan Murano $630 $467 $1,216 $1,245 $3,558 $890 MARGINAL
2004 Lexus RX 330 $1,026 $565 $1,650 $712 $3,953 $988 MARGINAL
2003 Toyota 4Runner $1,538 $952 $1,177 $1,317 $4,984 $1,246 POOR
2004 Chrysler Pacifica $1,293 $643 $509 $2,814 $5,259 $1,315 POOR
2003 Infiniti FX35 $1,387 $821 $2,042 $1,492 $5,742 $1,436 POOR
2004 Cadillac SRX $388 $985 $2,390 $2,814 $6,577 $1,644 POOR
2003 Kia Sorento $1,125 $1,325 $1,860 $2,273 $6,583 $1,646 POOR
All repair costs reflect September 2003 parts and labor prices.
"The manufacturers of these SUVs try to create a rough-and-tough image for them, but their bumpers are flimsy," says Adrian Lund, the Institute's chief operating officer. "Vehicles shouldn't sustain major damage in a minor collision at a fast walking speed."
