2016 half ton IIHS crash testing small overlap
article and video Surprising difference across the different brands (and cab choice). Interesting material if you are in the market and safety is high on your list.
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jerem0621 wrote:
I was highly critical of Ford's performance with the small overlap with the extended cab last year. Glad they fixed it. I'm surprised at how poor the Ram and Tundra performed.
Thanks for sharing!
Jeremiah
We had the Global Pickups doing basically the same tests, most ranged from 3-5. Ones who got a basic 3 tried too , to improve and get a 5 ,several have. Those US tests are similar to the now defunct Chinese /Malaysian Pickups, that we're getting 2-3's. I think many manufacturers need to lift their game. Pickups may look imposing on the road, giving a psychological comfort, but in a accident, they are still pretty dangerous
Asian Vans are death on wheels, many have been failed totally here.
Several YouTube videos, that are around that show early Chevrolet and Ford 1/2 tons ( early 2000's)falling apart in a crash. Asian Vans are terrifying, they disintergrate
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