ANCAP crash test results

Alfa-Romeo Mito (LHD) | 2009 on

Front+side+head+knee airbags

Occupant protection score: 36.10 out of 37

Important note: The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Alfa Romeo Mito was introduced in Australia during 2009.

Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted all seats.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Occupant protection:

The Mito scored 15.32 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held it shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest and leg injury for the driver.

The vehicle scored 15.78 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.89 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.42 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 59 mm and upwards 5 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 11mm forward, 48mm downward and 4 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 4 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. A knee airbag protection the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 3.78 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.

Injury measurements

Body region		Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.2)		Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.2)
		Driver	Passenger	Driver
Head HIC		378	229	50
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		46.6	39.4	22.1
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.67	0.30	-
- Tension (kN)		1.21	0.76	-
- Extension (Nm)		9.8	9.7	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		22.74	15.17	18.55
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.09	0.04	0.18
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.590
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	1.820
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.77	0.12
	Right	0.37	0.10
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.70	0.70
	Right	0.40	0.50
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	2.29	1.86
	Right	2.66	1.06
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.45 /0.30	0.29 /0.19
	Right	0.53 /0.24	0.38/0.23

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

Seat belt reminders: 3 (see table below for details)

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	No deduction
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

Backplate load

0.22pt deduction

Safety features

These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications.

Driver airbag	S
Passenger front airbag	S
Side airbags, front seats - chest protection	S
Side airbags, front seats - head protection	S
Side airbags, rear seats - head protection	S
Driver knee airbag	S
Seat belt pretensioners (Front/Rear outboard)	S/X
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution / Brake Assist	S/S/S
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	S#
3 point centre rear seat belt	S
Active head restraints - front seats	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	S
Rear seat belt status indicator	S

Key:
S = standard on all variants
O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants
V = not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants
X = not available on any variant
# = ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008.

Pedestrian protection rating:

The bumper scored maximum points for its protection of pedestrians'legs. However, protection offered by the bonnet to the head of a struck adult was predominantly poor.

Child head impacts	6.51
Adult head impacts	1.48
Upper leg impacts	3.58
Lower leg impacts	6
Total (out of 36)	17.57

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Page created: 2 September 2009