IIHS - 2015 Toyota Prius v - small overlap crash test / GOOD EVALUATION

2015 Toyota Prius v Midsize moderately priced car 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Overal evaluation: Small overlap front G Moderate overlap front G Side G Roof strength G Head restraints & seats G Rating scale: G = Good A = Acceptable M = Marginal P = Poor Small overlap crash test details: Applies to 2015 models Overall evaluation G Structure and safety cage G Injury measures Head/neck G Chest G Hip/thigh G Lower leg/foot G Restraints and dummy kinematics G Important: Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. The Toyota Prius v was introduced in the 2012 model year. Beginning with 2015 models, the front structure, A-pillar, and door sill and hinge pillar were modified and the side curtain airbags were lengthened to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes. Structure The driver space was maintained well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 9 cm at the parking brake pedal. Upper interior intrusion measured 3-5 cm at the instrument panel and upper hinge pillar. Injury measures Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Restraints and dummy kinematics The dummy’s movement was well controlled. The dummy’s head loaded the frontal airbag, which stayed in front of the dummy until rebound. The side curtain airbag deployed and had sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects. The side torso airbag also deployed. Tested vehicle specifications Tested vehicle 2015 Toyota Prius v Two wagon Weight 3,322 lbs. Side airbags front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags Wheelbase 109 in. Length 182 in. Width 70 in. Engine 1.8 L 4-cylinder (gasoline) and electric motor EPA ratings 44 mpg city / 40 mpg highway Read full info and rating at http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/toyota/prius-v How this test is conducted? Read at http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/ratings-info/frontal-crash-tests