Applies to 2004-08 models
Overall evaluation |
M
|
Structure and safety cage |
M
|
Driver injury measures |
Head/neck |
G
|
Torso |
P
|
Pelvis/leg |
A
|
Head protection |
G
|
Rear passenger injury measures |
Head/neck |
G
|
Torso |
G
|
Pelvis/leg |
G
|
Head protection |
G
|
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The Nissan Maxima was redesigned for the 2004 model year.
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 left femur fracture would also be possible.
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 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4-door |
Weight |
3,481 lbs. |
Side airbags |
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags |
Wheelbase |
111 in. |
Length |
194 in. |
Width |
72 in. |
Engine |
3.5 L V6 |
EPA ratings |
20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID |
CES0510 |
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. |
-1.0 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID |
CES0510 |
Head HIC-15 |
372 |
Neck |
Tension (kN) |
1.3 |
Compression (kN) |
0.1 |
Shoulder |
Lateral deflection (mm) |
53 |
Lateral force (kN) |
1.8 |
Torso |
Maximum deflection (mm) |
60 |
Average deflection (mm) |
56 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
6.25 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
1.60 |
Pelvis |
Iliac force (kN) |
2.2 |
Acetabulum force (kN) |
3.0 |
Combined force (kN) |
4.4 |
Left femur |
L-M force (kN) |
1.5 |
L-M moment (Nm) |
301 |
A-P moment (Nm) |
26 |
Passenger injury measures
Test ID |
CES0510 |
Head HIC-15 |
205 |
Neck |
Tension (kN) |
0.9 |
Compression (kN) |
0.1 |
Shoulder |
Lateral deflection (mm) |
36 |
Lateral force (kN) |
2.0 |
Torso |
Maximum deflection (mm) |
29 |
Average deflection (mm) |
18 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
1.68 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.29 |
Pelvis |
Iliac force (kN) |
0.2 |
Acetabulum force (kN) |
2.8 |
Combined force (kN) |
2.8 |
Left femur |
L-M force (kN) |
0.9 |
L-M moment (Nm) |
89 |
A-P moment (Nm) |
-60 |