ANCAP crash test results

Mitsubishi Triton 4X2 | 2002 to end 2005

No airbags

Occupant protection score: 13.98* out of 37
* High risk of life-threatening head injury

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Mitsubishi Triton 4x2 was introduced in Australia during 2002 and ceased production in late 2005.

Dual front airbags and ABS/EBD brakes are optional on the GLX variant and standard on some variants. The tested vehicle did not have airbags.

Occupant protection:

The Triton 4x2 scored 3.8 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment was moderately deformed. Protection from serious head injury was poor for the driver. Chest protection was marginal and leg/foot protection was poor.

The vehicle scored 10.18 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a high risk of serious chest injury for the driver and head protection was marginal.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck zero pts, chest 1.8 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs zero pts.

The passenger compartment was moderately deformed in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 218 mm and upwards 120 mm. The footwell ruptured. The steering wheel hub moved rearwards 73 mm, upwards 112 mm and sideways 19 mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 74 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash tools were required to open the driver’s door.

Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The hand brake control was a concern for leg injury, although it was outside the zone assessed for knee hazards.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4pts, chest zero pts, abdomen 2.05 pts, pelvis 3.71 pts.

The vehicle was not eligible for a Pole Impact Test since it did not have head-protecting side airbags. This test can earn eligible vehicles an extra two points.

Injury measurements

Refer to the information sheet "How the test are done"	Offset crash test at 64km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50km/h (v4.1)
	Driver	Passn	Driver
Head HIC	757	311	324
Acceleration (g for 3ms)	96.6	41.5	78.4
Neck - Shear (kN)	0.83	0.88	-
- Tension (kN)	2.29	1.61	-
- Extension (Nm)	9.7	14.5	-
Chest Accin (g for 3ms)	34.5	27.8	-
Compression (mm)	37.4	32.9	33.53
Viscous criterion (m/s)	0.15	0.11	0.37
Abdomen - Force (kN)	-	-	1.082
Pelvis - Force (kN)	-	-	2.184
Upper legs - Force    Left	2.41	0.35
(kN)      Right	2.36	2.88
Knee displ (mm)       Left	4.75	0.66
Right	1.76	4.45
Lower legs - Force    Left	7.43	2.00
(kN)      Right	3.65	1.77
Index (Upper/Low)    Left	1.07/0.91	0.25/0.10
Right	0.70/0.63	0.28/0.17

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: not eligible     Seat belt reminders: Not fitted

Modifiers - offset test scores

Head	Steer column movement	1pt deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	2 pt deduction L & R
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score	Pedal rearward Footwell rupture	Score zero points 1pt deduction

Modifiers - side impact test scores

Chest

T12 modifier

2 pt deduction

Pedestrian protection rating (v4.1):

Not tested.

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Page created: 12 April 2006