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Eye openers:
Focus
Smart:
Mazda2 , This one does not mention speed:
Andres
Focus
Smart:
Mazda2 , This one does not mention speed:
Andres
Interesting crash test videos...
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GrasshopperCO
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- 2015 Mazda 3 iSport 6-M/T
I concur. It actually doesn't look bad at all, apart from the fact that the dummy missed the airbag...lol.
Racebrewer
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IMHO,
The IIHS would love us to drive Mercedes SUV's so that their illegitimate parents, the insurance companies, could charge even more.
Their tests seem like moving targets. They keep changing them to make their claims. My wife's Fit scored high before, but is now on their thumbs down list.
John
The IIHS would love us to drive Mercedes SUV's so that their illegitimate parents, the insurance companies, could charge even more.
Their tests seem like moving targets. They keep changing them to make their claims. My wife's Fit scored high before, but is now on their thumbs down list.
John
Bimaleksono
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I've considered to drive slower from now on..
extremez31
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I think if you crashed a caged M2 in the same way, you'll get the same result. Except I wouldn't wan't to be in the car unless it had a race seat and harness, full face helmet and HANS. Otherwise your most likely to crack your skull on the bar... padded or not. break your neck etc..
Chris_Top_Her
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Yes I worked at a mortuary for two years that handled about 6000 bodies a year. You will die in a crash like that lol.
extremez31
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The focus is great, but honestly take an suv and smash it into a wall at 120 mph. The only difference is your left with a bigger hunk of metal. Most crash tests are done at 40MPH.
I don't think any automotive manufacturer takes 120mph into consideration when building a car.
I don't think any automotive manufacturer takes 120mph into consideration when building a car.
I've got experience with accidents. One issue I have with these tests is that the car is pulled into the barrier. One factor of these light cars is the bounce factor. When you hit something, especially at an odd angle, you become a billiard ball. I did recently with a Scion tC. I hit an ice patch, was bumped from behind that put me into a slide at a 30 degree angle, hit a Cobalt that had already spun, and got clipped by a pickup. Air bags went off, so my car was totaled. But it was a wild, brief ride like a billiard ball or pinball.
I bought a 2 to replace that car. And I have no fear of it.
I also was told of a 2 that wrecked at a rallycross race (on dirt, with cones). Cut hard while braking, rolled it onto the corner. The fender, top and side was toast, but the cage remained intact and the driver was unhurt.
Just consider that if you get into a wreck with this car, like most today, you'll have to replace it.
I bought a 2 to replace that car. And I have no fear of it.
I also was told of a 2 that wrecked at a rallycross race (on dirt, with cones). Cut hard while braking, rolled it onto the corner. The fender, top and side was toast, but the cage remained intact and the driver was unhurt.
Just consider that if you get into a wreck with this car, like most today, you'll have to replace it.
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