US Yaris crash test are in - Toyota Yaris Forums

oehtam · 06-13-2006, 09:42 AM

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/3846.html

pennystocks · 06-13-2006, 11:06 AM

Just be cautious when running yellow lights :)

Packy · 06-13-2006, 06:05 PM

^LOL!

Hrm... not horrible, but not that impressive. Almost the same as a Scion xB, except the xB got 4 stars for rear side impact.

corey415 · 06-13-2006, 06:14 PM

Hmm, not the greatest scores. The Honda Fit actually fared better according to this test.

El Jefe · 06-14-2006, 03:25 AM

damn i could watch those all day, i want that job!!!

Uglyboyed · 06-14-2006, 10:12 AM

me too.. that job seems awesome!!! well the test are'nt terrible, but are'nt good at the same time. I still love my car

Packy · 06-14-2006, 06:45 PM

Yeah, Fit got 5/5/5/3.

stuffy · 06-14-2006, 07:28 PM

is there a crash test for the hatchback?

Violin · 12-01-2006, 10:02 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGrNBxfpXVg

swng · 12-01-2006, 11:59 PM

Great tests!
The published results in respect of the sedan are not bad for a small car, though admittedly not excellent. The test shown in the video about the HB (called LB in the US) is very illustrative but apparently there are no ratings shown. However, I would say the HB's performance is obviously quite good, at least for a small car. Too bad that there are no side airbags on my car.
I submit that active safety (that includes driving safely) is as important as passive safety (that's what the tests have tried to rate/illustrate), and we good Yaris drivers can/should drive in a smart/defensive way to avoid crashes as far as possible.
Thanks for posting the links!

static808 · 12-02-2006, 12:54 AM

be careful if you're basing purchases off of these tests, since many toyotas/scions tested by the nhtsa have side airbags as optional. if thats the case, the test vehicle probably WONT have those airbags in place. in this case, they werent there, and that can account for a moderate side impact score. when nhtsa re-tests cars with side airbags equipped, the impact scores increase dramatically (happens with a bunch of domestic cars...gotta keep american car companies in business, so re-test the vehicle and advertise the better safety scores) also, the institute of highway safety test scores provide a better gauge of vehicle safety (more realistic impact scenarios), especially with the insane number of SUVs out there (nhtsa tests dont hit cars high enough, therefore not correctly replicating an impact from an SUV). if you want pretty accurate safety test scores, you can also check out the euro scores for cars. i think the tests there are usually pretty rigid and demanding, meaning if they do well there, they should do well fairly well (if not better) here.

--B

Violin · 12-02-2006, 08:23 AM

I think that the Yaris sold in Europe has a full compliment of air bags including a knee air bag that we can't even get. Toyota hates North America, the US in particular, and wants us all to die painful deaths.

If you watch the video, you can appreciate how important the side curtain air bag is. Wish I could have found a Yaris with them.

MrMondayNite · 12-02-2006, 08:40 AM

I've seen Yaris Side Air Bags sold on ebay for either $650 or $750, I wonder if a dealer can install these airbags in a non side air bag car.

acrbill · 12-02-2006, 11:18 AM

That video just scared the crap out of me! Imagine what would have happened to that dummy's head without that side curtain bag.

Toyota should have upped the HP so we at least had a chance of getting away from a potential accident.

BMGYaris · 12-02-2006, 03:01 PM

HEY, i just wanted to point out to you guys that this has been out for a while, plus, the head injury criteron was not used in calculating the side impact star ratings which means that the side curtain airbags would not have improved the star rating any. The side airbags do come with lower torso side airbags, but they, according to nhtsa, generallly only decreased the serious injuries by about10% (note, not 10% of total crashes, but 10% of serious injuries) which means that side airbags would not really do anything to improve that score much at all.

Katana · 12-02-2006, 04:51 PM

Ιn European tests, Yaris is one of the best in results!

RogueYaris · 12-03-2006, 01:42 PM

FYI, there is info on the site of what was installed on the vehicle when it was tested.

The Fit had airbags all around. The Yaris didn't.

mutatio · 12-03-2006, 03:49 PM

the side crash tests (3 stars) i've seen so far only have the front airbags installed. the video showed a side impact w/ side airbags, sooo...????

06-13-2006, 09:42 AM	#1
oehtam Drives: 2005 Nissan Frontier Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 7	US Yaris crash test are in http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/3846.html

06-14-2006, 10:12 AM	#6
Uglyboyed Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan S Flint Mica Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 131	me too.. that job seems awesome!!! well the test are'nt terrible, but are'nt good at the same time. I still love my car Last edited by Uglyboyed; 06-15-2006 at 10:21 AM.

12-02-2006, 12:54 AM	#11
static808 Engineer/Artist/House-Dad View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Sienna XLE Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 419	be careful if you're basing purchases off of these tests, since many toyotas/scions tested by the nhtsa have side airbags as optional. if thats the case, the test vehicle probably WONT have those airbags in place. in this case, they werent there, and that can account for a moderate side impact score. when nhtsa re-tests cars with side airbags equipped, the impact scores increase dramatically (happens with a bunch of domestic cars...gotta keep american car companies in business, so re-test the vehicle and advertise the better safety scores) also, the institute of highway safety test scores provide a better gauge of vehicle safety (more realistic impact scenarios), especially with the insane number of SUVs out there (nhtsa tests dont hit cars high enough, therefore not correctly replicating an impact from an SUV). if you want pretty accurate safety test scores, you can also check out the euro scores for cars. i think the tests there are usually pretty rigid and demanding, meaning if they do well there, they should do well fairly well (if not better) here. --B __________________ His: 2006 Toyota Sienna XLE Arctic Frost Pearl, FC Package, 2007 Solara Nav unit, Spoiler, Running Boards & Auto-dimming rear mirror Hers: 2007 Toyota Yaris LB Black Sand Pearl, Auto, Power Package, Side Airbags, VIP security, USDM center armrest, and accessory 7 spoke 15" alloy wheels Last edited by static808; 12-02-2006 at 04:25 PM.

12-02-2006, 08:40 AM	#13
MrMondayNite Drives: 07 Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 138	I've seen Yaris Side Air Bags sold on ebay for either $650 or $750, I wonder if a dealer can install these airbags in a non side air bag car. __________________ 07 Yaris Liftback (Commuter Car) PWR Cold Weather Convience PKG'S Keyless Entry Rear Spolier Rear Bumper Protector Exhaust Tip Mud Guards OBX Sport Pedals Factory Alloys JDM Leather Shift Knob JDM Door Edge Guards 06 Civic Ex w/Navi (Other Car) 04 BMW 330 XI (Traded in) 03 VW Jetta GLX VR6 (gave to Dad) 01 Civic EX (gave to Mom)

12-02-2006, 03:01 PM	#15
BMGYaris Drives: Yaris 3dr Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 255	HEY, i just wanted to point out to you guys that this has been out for a while, plus, the head injury criteron was not used in calculating the side impact star ratings which means that the side curtain airbags would not have improved the star rating any. The side airbags do come with lower torso side airbags, but they, according to nhtsa, generallly only decreased the serious injuries by about10% (note, not 10% of total crashes, but 10% of serious injuries) which means that side airbags would not really do anything to improve that score much at all. Last edited by BMGYaris; 12-02-2006 at 09:34 PM.

06-13-2006, 11:06 AM	#2
pennystocks View User's Garage Drives: 07 Civic Si Coupe(Black Pearl) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 159	Just be cautious when running yellow lights :)

06-13-2006, 06:05 PM	#3
Packy Drives: Honda Fit Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 11	^LOL! Hrm... not horrible, but not that impressive. Almost the same as a Scion xB, except the xB got 4 stars for rear side impact.

06-13-2006, 06:14 PM	#4
corey415 Drives: 95 Integra Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Fran, CA Posts: 58	Hmm, not the greatest scores. The Honda Fit actually fared better according to this test.

06-14-2006, 03:25 AM	#5
El Jefe Drives: 07 yaris s sedan Join Date: May 2006 Location: california uber alles! (sacramento) Posts: 204	damn i could watch those all day, i want that job!!!

06-14-2006, 06:45 PM	#7
Packy Drives: Honda Fit Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 11	Yeah, Fit got 5/5/5/3.

06-14-2006, 07:28 PM	#8
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	is there a crash test for the hatchback?

12-01-2006, 10:02 PM	#9
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGrNBxfpXVg

12-01-2006, 11:59 PM	#10
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	Great tests! The published results in respect of the sedan are not bad for a small car, though admittedly not excellent. The test shown in the video about the HB (called LB in the US) is very illustrative but apparently there are no ratings shown. However, I would say the HB's performance is obviously quite good, at least for a small car. Too bad that there are no side airbags on my car. I submit that active safety (that includes driving safely) is as important as passive safety (that's what the tests have tried to rate/illustrate), and we good Yaris drivers can/should drive in a smart/defensive way to avoid crashes as far as possible. Thanks for posting the links!

12-02-2006, 08:23 AM	#12
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	I think that the Yaris sold in Europe has a full compliment of air bags including a knee air bag that we can't even get. Toyota hates North America, the US in particular, and wants us all to die painful deaths. If you watch the video, you can appreciate how important the side curtain air bag is. Wish I could have found a Yaris with them.

12-02-2006, 11:18 AM	#14
acrbill Drives: Polar White Hatch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 407	That video just scared the crap out of me! Imagine what would have happened to that dummy's head without that side curtain bag. Toyota should have upped the HP so we at least had a chance of getting away from a potential accident.

12-02-2006, 04:51 PM	#16
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Ιn European tests, Yaris is one of the best in results! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

12-03-2006, 01:42 PM	#17
RogueYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2015 Abs Red Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: JAX Posts: 374	FYI, there is info on the site of what was installed on the vehicle when it was tested. The Fit had airbags all around. The Yaris didn't.

12-03-2006, 03:49 PM	#18
mutatio Drives: Flint Mica AT Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 77	the side crash tests (3 stars) i've seen so far only have the front airbags installed. the video showed a side impact w/ side airbags, sooo...????

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