Applies to 2006-11 models
| Overall evaluation | A |
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| Structure and safety cage | M |
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| Driver injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/leg | A |
| Head protection | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/leg | G |
| Head protection | G |
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The 2010 Cadillac DTS is a twin of the tested vehicle.
The Buick Lucerne was introduced in the 2006 model year as a replacement for the Buick LeSabre and Park Avenue. The Cadillac DTS was introduced in the 2006 model year as a replacement for the Cadillac DeVille.
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 | 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL 4-door |
| Weight | 3,788 lbs. |
| Side airbags | standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags |
| Wheelbase | 116 in. |
| Length | 203 in. |
| Width | 74 in. |
| Engine | 3.8 L V6 |
| EPA ratings | 19 mpg city / 28 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES0616 |
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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 |
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Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CES0616 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 407 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 1.5 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.0 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 43 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 2.4 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 38 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 32 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.53 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.81 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 3.7 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.2 |
| Combined force (kN) | 5.8 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.4 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 61 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| 45 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CES0616 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 220 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 0.4 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.3 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 27 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 31 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 24 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.69 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.35 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 0.7 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 4.0 |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.4 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 1.0 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 98 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| 35 |