ANCAP crash test results

Holden Commodore Sportswagon | 2008 on

Front+side+head airbags

Occupant protection score: 33.45 out of 37

Model history and safety features

The sedan variant was tested by ANCAP. Holden provided evidence to ANCAP that the Sportwagon variants can be expected to provide comparable protection to the sedan. This 5 star ANCAP rating applies to Commodore Sportwagons with several upgrades, including a front passenger seat belt reminder and a redesigned steering column cover. The Omega variant is the first with these upgrades, applicable to vehicles built from October 2008. It applies to all Commodore Sportwagon variants built from 31 August 2009, when a passenger seat belt reminder is due to be introduced.

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. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to both front 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 Commodore scored 13.45 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape very well. There was a slight risk of serious chest and lower leg injury for the driver.

The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further 2 points in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 2.70 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 2.76 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape very well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 7 mm and the brake pedal moved rearwards 4mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 59mm (as it was design to do, to reduce injury risk), downwards 61mm and sideways 17 mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 3 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. There were no knee hazards with the revised steering column design. 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 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and it was within reach of a 5 star rating. 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 (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1)
		Driver	Passenger	Driver
Head HIC		314	221	25
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		45.1	36.8	16.2
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.49	0.43	-
- Tension (kN)		0.82	0.91	-
- Extension (Nm)		6.8	22.6	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		38.100	35.800	-
Compression (mm)		31.13	28.73	20.50
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.07	0.07	0.12
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.561
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	1.320
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.42	0.25
	Right	0.57	0.30
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.27	0.67
	Right	0.13	0.29
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	2.32	1.33
	Right	3.30	1.55
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.42 /0.50	0.32 /0.12
	Right	0.53 /0.68	0.39/0.24

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 points

Seat belt reminders: 2 (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

Note: Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative to the driver's seat.

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

No 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	X
Seat belt pretensioners (Front/rear outboard)	S/X
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brakeforce 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	X
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	S@
Rear seat belt status indicator	X

@ Front passenger seat belt reminder standard on Omega variants from October 2008. Other variants are due to have this feature, which is needed for a 5 star rating, from 31 August 2009.

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 Commodore’s bonnet provided fair to marginal protection for many of the adult and child head zones. Leg results were uniformly poor, and performance could be improved in this area.

Child head impacts	5.98
Adult head impacts	3
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	Zero
Total (out of 36)	8.98

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Page created: 2 September 2009