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Toyota Aurion ANCAP Crash Test


Toyota Aurion AT-X from 2006 ANCAP Crash Test

Toyota Aurion AT-X 2006 On ANCAP Crash Test
Occupant Protection Score
30.03 out of 37
Pedestrian Protection Rating
7.76
MakeToyota
ModelAurion
CategoryLarge
Body TypeSedan
VariantAX-T
Tested Vehicles BuiltNovember 2006
Airbags (if supplied)Front+side+head airbags
Engine size3.5 L
Kerb Weight1580 kg
Test Date1 June 2007
Tested ByANCAP

Model History and Safety Features

The tested model of Toyota Aurion was introduced in Australia during 2006.

Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. An intelligent seat belt reminder is fitted to the driver's seat.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Occupant protection: 4 Stars

The Toyota Aurion scored 13.59 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.

The vehicle scored 15.44 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver.

Frontal offset crash test (v4.1)

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 4 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 3.59 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The park brake pedal moved rearwards by 101 mm and upwards 48 mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 5mm, upwards 27 mm and sideways 19 mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 17 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.

It was noted that the airbag deployed relatively late in the crash event. Despite this, the airbag still fully inflated, head contact was stable and injury measurements indicated a low risk of serious head injury.

Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test (v4.1)

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 3.44 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole test but the manufacturer decided not to go ahead with this test, which can earn a further two points.


Modifiers - Offset test scores

HeadNo deduction
ChestNo deduction
Upper legUpper leg Variable & conc. loading - 2 pt deduction right 1 pt deduction left
Lower legNo deduction
Foot scorePark brake pedal movement - 3.96 points
Note:

Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative to the driver's seat.

Other Modifiers

Chest - Spine & backplate loads: 0.56 pt deduction


Safety Features

Driver airbagS
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distributionS/S
Passenger front airbagS
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSc, ESP, VSA)S
Side airbags, front seats - chest protectionS
3 point centre rear seat beltS
Side airbags, front seats - head protectionS
Active head restraints - front seatsS
Side airbags, rear seats - head protectionS
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driverS
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passengerX
Driver knee airbagX
Front/rear seat belt pretensionersS
Rear seat belt status indicatorX
Key:
√ = Fitted to vehicle that was crash tested (where not standard)
S = standard on all models
S* = Standard for petrol models but not available for LPG models until 1 May 2009
O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants
V = not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants
X = not available on any variant.
* = not available on the Australian model
# ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008.

Injury Measurements

Refer to the information sheet "How the tests are done"

Offset Crash Test
at 64 km/h
(v4.1)

Side Impact
Crash at
50 km/h
(v4.1)
 

Driver

Passenger

Driver

Head

HIC72538847
Acceleration (g for 3ms)76.248.924.4 
Head Injury Criterion (HIC) is a measure of the potential for head injury. At a HIC of 1000 one in 6 adults will suffer from life-threatening injury to their brain.

Neck

Chest

Compression (mm)21.5020.8018.90
Viscous Criterion (m/s)0.100.090.14
Chest compression of 75 or more, or chest acceleration of 90 or more indicates poor protection from serious chest injury.

Abdomen

Force (kN)  0.946

Pelvis

Force (kN)  2.730

Upper Legs

Force Left (kN)2.180.52 
Force Right (kN)0.304.03 
Knee Disp. Left (mm)0.834.41 
Knee Disp. Right (mm)0.384.04 
An upper leg axial force of 10.9 or more indicates poor protection from serious upper leg (femur) injury.

Lower Legs

Force Left (kN)2.511.62 
Force Right (kN)1.832.62 
Index (upper/lower) Left0.48/0.390.41/0.30 
Index (upper/lower) Right0.34/0.250.27/0.24 
A lower leg index of 1.2 or more indicates poor protection from serious lower leg (tibia) injury.

Bonus points (maximum 5):

Pole test:Eligible but not testedSeat belt reminders:1 point

Pedestrian rating

Child head impacts1.47Upper leg impacts0
Adult head impacts6.29Lower leg impacts0
Total7.76 

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