ANCAP crash test results

Toyota Corolla GX | 2007 on

Dual front airbags

Occupant protection score: 28.85 out of 37

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Toyota Corolla Ascent was introduced in Australia during 2007. The equivalent model in New
Zealand is the GX. This result does not apply to the Corolla wagon / estate.

Dual front airbags are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. Side airbags, a driver knee airbag and headprotecting side curtains are optional on the GX and variant and standard on the other variants in New Zealand. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats. Electronic stability control is not available.

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 of sedans and hatches. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt

Occupant protection:

The Corolla Ascent scored 12.01 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 there was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver and passenger. The vehicle scored 14.84 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.31 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 2.70 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 55 mm and upwards 12 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 41mm forward, 33mm downward and 1 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 15 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the driver’s door could be opened with high manual 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.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 2.84 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The New Zealand variants with standard side airbags can be expected to provide better protection than the tested vehicle, which had no side airbags.

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. A separate ANCAP rating is available for a Corolla hatch with the full package of airbags.

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		212	257	61
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		35.7	41.6	40.2
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.36	0.56	-
- Tension (kN)		1.25	1.16	-
- Extension (Nm)		15.4	7.2	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		37.400	35.800	-
Compression (mm)		26.00	26.81	27.8
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.09	0.10	0.22
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.767
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	1.530
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.61	0.39
	Right	1.44	1.27
Knee displ (mm)	Left	1.18	0.33
	Right	0.04	1.12
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	3.95	1.51
	Right	1.44	2.20
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.34 / 0.50	0.24 / 0.19
	Right	0.29 / 0.18	0.32 / 0.31

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: Not eligible due to a lack of head-protecting side airbags

Seat belt reminders: 2

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	2 pt deduction right 1 pt 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.

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	V
Side airbags. rear seats - head protection	V
Driver knee airbag	V
Front seat belt pretensioners	S
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution	S/S
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	X
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	X

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

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	6.92
Adult head impacts	8
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	5.81
Total (out of 36)	20.73

 

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