Applies to 2008-09 models
| Overall evaluation |
M
|
| Structure and safety cage |
A
|
| Driver injury measures |
| Head/neck |
G
|
| Torso |
P
|
| 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 Buick LaCrosse was introduced in the 2005 model year as a replacement for both the Buick Century and Regal. Beginning with 2008 models, side curtain airbags were made standard for retail and fleet buyers (they had been optional in all 2005 models and in 2006-07 models originally sold to fleets).
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity. A fracture of the pelvis would also be possible, and loading to the shoulder was excessive.
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 |
2006 Buick LaCrosse CX 4-door |
| Weight |
3,506 lbs. |
| Side airbags |
optional front and rear side curtain airbags |
| Wheelbase |
111 in. |
| Length |
198 in. |
| Width |
73 in. |
| Engine |
3.8 L V6 |
| EPA ratings |
20 mpg city / 30 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID |
CES0605 |
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. |
-6.5 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID |
CES0605 |
| Head HIC-15 |
398 |
| Neck |
| Tension (kN) |
1.5 |
| Compression (kN) |
0.2 |
| Shoulder |
| Lateral deflection (mm) |
57 |
| Lateral force (kN) |
|
| Torso |
| Maximum deflection (mm) |
60 |
| Average deflection (mm) |
47 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
8.77 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
1.93 |
| Pelvis |
| Iliac force (kN) |
3.3 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) |
3.1 |
| Combined force (kN) |
6.3 |
| Left femur |
| L-M force (kN) |
0.4 |
| L-M moment (Nm) |
73 |
| A-P moment (Nm) |
34 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID |
CES0605 |
| Head HIC-15 |
605 |
| Neck |
| Tension (kN) |
0.4 |
| Compression (kN) |
2.2 |
| Shoulder |
| Lateral deflection (mm) |
37 |
| Lateral force (kN) |
1.5 |
| Torso |
| Maximum deflection (mm) |
37 |
| Average deflection (mm) |
26 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
4.20 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.63 |
| Pelvis |
| Iliac force (kN) |
0.5 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) |
2.9 |
| Combined force (kN) |
2.9 |
| Left femur |
| L-M force (kN) |
1.2 |
| L-M moment (Nm) |
172 |
| A-P moment (Nm) |
-42 |