Dadoffourgirls wrote:
Fordlover wrote:
Dadoffourgirls wrote:
Fordlover wrote:
This is a new test released by IIHS in 2012. As the SUV's are redesigned and updated they'll improve in this safety measure, as the Toyota did with it's 2014 redesign.
Cars.com:
Midsize SUVs aren't the only group struggling with this test. The small front overlap test has also proven difficult for many automakers and vehicle classes, including compact crossovers and compact sedans.
"The test is more difficult than either the head-on crashes conducted by the government or the longstanding IIHS moderate overlap test. In a small overlap test, the main structures of the vehicle's front-end crush zone are bypassed, making it hard for the vehicle to manage crash energy," IIHS said in a statement.
As you can see here, this test effectively shaves off the shell down the driver side of the vehicle. http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/ratings-info/frontal-crash-tests
Amazing how GM's met this requirement in their 2010 redesign!
It is, for sure. But I'd be much more interested in side impact, and moderate offset impact results while car shopping. ...
The Equinox achieved a Good rating in all 5 tests (including your side imact and moderate offset impact)!
Link to IIHS
So does our 2013 Edge, which frequently transports the most valuable cargo in the world (wife and kids) ;)
IIHS Ford Edge
