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Dual front airbags
Occupant protection score: 27.53 out of 37
The tested model of Toyota Camry was introduced in New Zealand during 2006.
Dual front airbags are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. Side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are optional on the Altise variant and standard on higher Australian and all New Zealand variants (see separate rating of Ateva). Electronic stability control (ESC) is standard on all variants from late 2007. An intelligent seat belt reminder is fitted to the driver seat.
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. Pre-tensioners 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.
The Toyota Camry Altise scored 12.29 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver and passenger. The vehicle scored 14.24 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. Protection from serious chest injury was marginal for the driver.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.83 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 2.46 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 68 mm and upwards 39 mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 23mm and upwards 47 mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 20 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors opened with normal effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 2.31 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 3.93 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.
| Body region | Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.1) |
Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Driver | ||
| Head HIC | 245 | 211 | 71 | |
| Acceleration (g for 3ms) | 37.5 | 37.4 | 32.0 | |
| Neck - Shear (kN) | 0.37 | 0.33 | - | |
| - Tension (kN) | 1.35 | 0.62 | - | |
| - Extension (Nm) | 24.8 | 30.1 | - | |
| Chest Accln (g for 3ms) | 45.20 | 35.00 | - | |
| Compression (mm) | 23.20 | 20.30 | 11.10 | |
| Viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.06 | |
| Abdomen - Force (kN) | - | - | 0.660 | |
| Pelvis - Force (kN) | - | - | 3.050 | |
| Upper legs - Force (kN) | Left | 1.25 | 0.44 | |
| Right | 0.34 | 2.72 | ||
| Knee displ (mm) | Left | 0.76 | 2.97 | |
| Right | 0.45 | 5.33 | ||
| Lower legs - Force (kN) | Left | 1.35 | 2.48 | |
| Right | 1.67 | 4.31 | ||
| Index (Upper/Low) | Left | 0.41/0.50 | 0.43/0.19 | |
| Right | 0.41/0.36 | 0.44/0.53 | ||
Pole test: Not eligible due to a lack of head-protecting side airbags
Seat belt reminders: 1
| Head | No deduction | |
| Chest | No deduction | |
| Upper leg | Variable & conc. loading | 2pt deduction Right 1pt deduction Left |
| Lower leg | No deduction | |
| Foot score | Score 4 points |
Note: Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative to the driver's seat.
| Chest | Spine and backplate loads | 1.69 pt deduction |
| Child head impacts | 8.21 |
| Adult head impacts | 6.29 |
| Upper leg impacts | Zero |
| Lower leg impacts | Zero |
| Total (out of 36) | 14.50 |
Page created: 15 June 2007