Looks like our Yaris didn't do too well in the crash test. - Toyota Yaris Forums

TDL · 12-19-2006, 09:16 AM

http://www.startribune.com/535/story/884815.html

hystria · 12-19-2006, 11:09 AM

SIDE impact tests with NO side airbags

you guys in US can buy the package with side curtain & airbags. here in Canada it's not even offered for the HB. Some other places even got knee airbags

60 Somethings · 12-19-2006, 11:12 AM

With side-impact airbags, both the Fit and the Yaris did well.

We are lucky enough to have 'em.

mutatio · 12-19-2006, 12:34 PM

Yep, was just gonna post on the higher marks. Looks like w/ side air the Yaris is getting results similar to the Euro tests. :)

http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=589

hhcchen · 12-19-2006, 12:46 PM

is that for sedan or liftback...?
or is it like always... never tested the liftback...?

hystria · 12-19-2006, 12:59 PM

The steering is placed too far from the driver. At he moment the driver's head hits the airbag, the airbag already had started do deflate and offers low protection: the head hits on the steering wheel through the airbag. That's why the Yaris has a telescopic steering wheel in Europe and Australia... but not in North America ??

"The bent steering wheel is evidence of a hard hit of the dummy's head through the airbag during the crash." - IIHS

ChinoCharles · 12-19-2006, 01:06 PM

NEWS FLASH: If you crash your Yaris and live to talk about it, you lucked out.

Drive carefully.

nsmitchell · 12-19-2006, 01:30 PM

I'm pissed now! I ordered my Yaris with side airbags, and it arrived with none. I bitched about it to the manager, but I wanted my Yaris. UGH! I work in an area with lots of blind turns and side airbags would make me feel a little more secure. I am not doing any upgrades to my Yaris because as soon as the 5 door comes to the states with side airbags, I will be trading mine in.

Violin · 12-19-2006, 02:13 PM

I wish I could have found one with side air bags but somehow, after driving defensively for almost 30 years, I'm still alive.

MrMondayNite · 12-19-2006, 05:22 PM

The way I see it I lucked out finding my Yaris w/pwr pkg in Maryland 5 hours away, if I would have incisted on the side airbags I would still be waiting.

Driver · 12-19-2006, 07:30 PM

What I saw on TV said it came in second to the Versus in small car safety. That doesn't sound to bad to me.

vst · 12-19-2006, 08:09 PM

How do you have a car retrofitted with Side Airbags?

Yaris · 12-19-2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violin

I wish I could have found one with side air bags but somehow, after driving defensively for almost 30 years, I'm still alive.

Does your defensive driving techniques involve slowing down on a green light before you enter an intersection to ensure that no police chases or red light runners are going to T-bone you?
If not, then you've been very lucky thus far.

mutatio · 12-20-2006, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMondayNite

The way I see it I lucked out finding my Yaris w/pwr pkg in Maryland 5 hours away, if I would have incisted on the side airbags I would still be waiting.

Yeah, after checking on prices around the country where I have friends and family (New York, Minnesota, and Oklahoma), I found that side air was indeed hard to find and more than likely a factory order. For whatever reason Southeast Toyota doesn't have the A, B, and C packages that I've seen elsewhere. There are some basic configurations that are pretty common, but also some vehicles that come a bit more a la carté, which means the side air is easier to find. :)

Violin · 12-20-2006, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris

Does your defensive driving techniques involve slowing down on a green light before you enter an intersection to ensure that no police chases or red light runners are going to T-bone you?
If not, then you've been very lucky thus far.

I do actually look both ways - even on a green light. Side bags area fairly recent innovation. I wish I could have gotten them, but I hardly feel like a sitting duck without them.

static808 · 12-20-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violin

I do actually look both ways - even on a green light. Side bags area fairly recent innovation. I wish I could have gotten them, but I hardly feel like a sitting duck without them.

an SUV would need sniper-like precision to hit you. that yaris liftback is the smallest car i've seen on the road since the daihatsu charade!! and i agree, you aren't a sitting duck. you're more like that ridiculously fast duck that no one can seem to kill on "duck hunt." ahhhh, i miss that game...

--B

12-19-2006, 09:16 AM	#1
TDL Drives: 2005 Toyota Tacoma Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MN Posts: 20	Looks like our Yaris didn't do too well in the crash test. http://www.startribune.com/535/story/884815.html

12-19-2006, 11:12 AM	#3
60 Somethings Old Folks View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB, 2006 4Runner V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, USA Posts: 222	With side-impact airbags, both the Fit and the Yaris did well. We are lucky enough to have 'em. __________________ We are the proud owners YARI - He's a loaded Silver LB with ATTITUDE!

12-19-2006, 12:34 PM	#4
mutatio Drives: Flint Mica AT Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 77	Yep, was just gonna post on the higher marks. Looks like w/ side air the Yaris is getting results similar to the Euro tests. :) http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=589 Last edited by mutatio; 12-19-2006 at 01:03 PM.

12-19-2006, 12:59 PM	#6
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	The steering is placed too far from the driver. At he moment the driver's head hits the airbag, the airbag already had started do deflate and offers low protection: the head hits on the steering wheel through the airbag. That's why the Yaris has a telescopic steering wheel in Europe and Australia... but not in North America ?? "The bent steering wheel is evidence of a hard hit of the dummy's head through the airbag during the crash." - IIHS Attached Images

12-19-2006, 01:30 PM	#8
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	I'm pissed now! I ordered my Yaris with side airbags, and it arrived with none. I bitched about it to the manager, but I wanted my Yaris. UGH! I work in an area with lots of blind turns and side airbags would make me feel a little more secure. I am not doing any upgrades to my Yaris because as soon as the 5 door comes to the states with side airbags, I will be trading mine in. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

12-19-2006, 11:09 AM	#2
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	SIDE impact tests with NO side airbags you guys in US can buy the package with side curtain & airbags. here in Canada it's not even offered for the HB. Some other places even got knee airbags

12-19-2006, 12:46 PM	#5
hhcchen stop staring my star perv Drives: 97 tercel Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 335	is that for sedan or liftback...? or is it like always... never tested the liftback...?

12-19-2006, 01:06 PM	#7
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	NEWS FLASH: If you crash your Yaris and live to talk about it, you lucked out. Drive carefully.

12-19-2006, 02:13 PM	#9
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	I wish I could have found one with side air bags but somehow, after driving defensively for almost 30 years, I'm still alive.

12-19-2006, 05:22 PM	#10
MrMondayNite Drives: 07 Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 138	The way I see it I lucked out finding my Yaris w/pwr pkg in Maryland 5 hours away, if I would have incisted on the side airbags I would still be waiting. __________________ 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)

12-19-2006, 07:30 PM	#11
Driver Drives: 07 Yaris silver manual sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Queens New York, USA Posts: 145	What I saw on TV said it came in second to the Versus in small car safety. That doesn't sound to bad to me. __________________ Driver Time is an excellent teacher, unfortunately it kills all it's students

12-19-2006, 08:09 PM	#12
vst Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan x 2 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE US Posts: 35	How do you have a car retrofitted with Side Airbags?

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