Applies to 2011-17 models
Overall evaluation |
G
|
Structure and safety cage |
G
|
Driver injury measures |
Head/neck |
G
|
Torso |
A
|
Pelvis/leg |
G
|
Head protection |
G
|
Rear passenger injury measures |
Head/neck |
G
|
Torso |
G
|
Pelvis/leg |
G
|
Head protection |
G
|
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The Buick Regal was re-introduced for the 2011 model year after last being sold as a 2004 model.
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures 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 |
2011 Buick Regal CXL 4-door |
Weight |
3,656 lbs. |
Side airbags |
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags |
Wheelbase |
108 in. |
Length |
190 in. |
Width |
73 in. |
Engine |
2.4 L 4-cylinder |
EPA ratings |
19 mpg city / 30 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID |
CES1010 |
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. |
-14.5 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID |
CES1010 |
Head HIC-15 |
284 |
Neck |
Tension (kN) |
1.4 |
Compression (kN) |
0.2 |
Shoulder |
Lateral deflection (mm) |
41 |
Lateral force (kN) |
1.5 |
Torso |
Maximum deflection (mm) |
42 |
Average deflection (mm) |
39 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
3.47 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.67 |
Pelvis |
Iliac force (kN) |
2.5 |
Acetabulum force (kN) |
1.9 |
Combined force (kN) |
4.2 |
Left femur |
L-M force (kN) |
0.9 |
L-M moment (Nm) |
83 |
A-P moment (Nm) |
-35 |
Passenger injury measures
Test ID |
CES1010 |
Head HIC-15 |
232 |
Neck |
Tension (kN) |
0.2 |
Compression (kN) |
0.6 |
Shoulder |
Lateral deflection (mm) |
43 |
Lateral force (kN) |
1.4 |
Torso |
Maximum deflection (mm) |
35 |
Average deflection (mm) |
25 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
3.06 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.40 |
Pelvis |
Iliac force (kN) |
0.1 |
Acetabulum force (kN) |
2.6 |
Combined force (kN) |
2.6 |
Left femur |
L-M force (kN) |
0.4 |
L-M moment (Nm) |
67 |
A-P moment (Nm) |
-56 |