frontal impact test against a barrier

The test specifically focused on collisions where a quarter of the front part of the vehicle strikes a barrier travelling at 40 miles per hour.

frontal impact test against a barrier

Full frontal rigid barrier crash test – Vehicle is crashed into a rigid wall to ensure that the seat belts and air bags provide protection to (dummy) occupants in a collision.

For the first time, a good rating in the challenging small overlap front crash test is a requirement to win, in addition to an available front crash prevention system.

For the first time, a good rating in the challenging small overlap front crash test is a requirement to win, in addition to an available front crash prevention system.

Doors or tube doors that may be removed without using tools are permitted if a frontal fixed barrier impact test at 40 km/h demonstrates that the doors or tube doors do not detach from the vehicle.

The Cherokee received a score of Marginal in the IIHS’ small overlap front crash test.