ANCAP crash test results

Toyota Kluger/Highlander | March 2008 on

Front, side+head, & knee airbags

Occupant protection score: 33.31 out of 37

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Toyota Kluger/Highlander was introduced in Australia during 2007. This assessment applies to 2WD and 4WD Klugers/Highlanders built from March 2008.

Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD), electronic stability control (ESC) and a rear-view camera 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 Kluger/Highlander scored 13.31 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious chest injury was marginal for the driver.

The vehicle was awarded a default score of 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. A further 2 points were earned in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 1.89 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.42 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved forwards by 9 mm and downwards 14mm. The steering wheel hub moved 10mm forward and 49 mm sideways. The front (“A”) pillar moved 3 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. The knee airbag protected the driver's knees.

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 side impact test normally used by ANCAP simulates a small car striking the driver's door of the vehicle under test. Experience shows that high vehicles like the Kluger/Highlander can be expected to perform well in this test so ANCAP has decided to award full score for these vehicles instead of conducting a crash test. The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test and 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		356	327	Default score awarded
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		44.6	43.3
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.37	0.67
- Tension (kN)		1.80	1.39
- Extension (Nm)		29.1	21.8
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		40.100	42.900
Compression (mm)		36.80	21.60
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.19	0.12
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.98	2.16
	Right	1.60	3.30
Knee displ (mm)	Left	2.89	2.86
	Right	1.75	5.55
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	2.24	1.45
	Right	2.45	1.91
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.27/0.17	0.23/0.24
	Right	0.44/0.53	0.36/0.2

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

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

Default score

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 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	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
# ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008.

Pedestrian protection rating:

There was some protection for the adult head impacts, with pass scores in the central region of the bonnet. However, child head protection was generally poor. Results for the upper leg and full leg tests were all poor. Toyota recently participated in a joint research program on pedestrian safety with ANCAP's test contractor in Adelaide and is already designing future models to meet forthcoming Global Technical Regulations on pedestrian protection.

Child head impacts	0.79
Adult head impacts	7.93
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	Zero
Total (out of 36)	8.72

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