Applies to 2005-08 models
| Overall evaluation |
A
|
| Structure and safety cage |
M
|
| Driver injury measures |
| Head/neck |
G
|
| Torso |
G
|
| Pelvis/leg |
M
|
| Head protection |
G
|
| Rear passenger injury measures |
| Head/neck |
G
|
| Torso |
G
|
| Pelvis/leg |
G
|
| Head protection |
G
|
| Side crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle categories. |
The Acura TSX was introduced in the 2004 model year. Beginning with 2005 models, changes were made to the side curtain and side torso airbags to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection
Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Tested vehicle specifications
| Tested vehicle |
2005 Acura TSX 4-door |
| Weight |
3,304 lbs. |
| Side airbags |
standard front and rear head curtain airbags standard and front seat-mounted torso airbags |
| Wheelbase |
105 in. |
| Length |
183 in. |
| Width |
69 in. |
| Engine |
2.4 L 4-cylinder |
| EPA ratings |
22 mpg city / 31 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID |
CES0515 |
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
-3.5 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID |
CES0515 |
| Head HIC-15 |
383 |
| Neck |
| Tension (kN) |
|
| Compression (kN) |
|
| Shoulder |
| Lateral deflection (mm) |
50 |
| Lateral force (kN) |
2.0 |
| Torso |
| Maximum deflection (mm) |
33 |
| Average deflection (mm) |
31 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
3.15 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.48 |
| Pelvis |
| Iliac force (kN) |
3.5 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) |
2.9 |
| Combined force (kN) |
6.2 |
| Left femur |
| L-M force (kN) |
0.3 |
| L-M moment (Nm) |
36 |
| A-P moment (Nm) |
28 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID |
CES0515 |
| Head HIC-15 |
214 |
| Neck |
| Tension (kN) |
0.8 |
| Compression (kN) |
0.2 |
| Shoulder |
| Lateral deflection (mm) |
43 |
| Lateral force (kN) |
1.9 |
| Torso |
| Maximum deflection (mm) |
30 |
| Average deflection (mm) |
20 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
1.59 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.28 |
| Pelvis |
| Iliac force (kN) |
0.2 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) |
2.2 |
| Combined force (kN) |
2.2 |
| Left femur |
| L-M force (kN) |
0.3 |
| L-M moment (Nm) |
125 |
| A-P moment (Nm) |
37 |