Applies to 2013-14 models
| Overall evaluation | G |
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| Structure and safety cage | G |
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| Injury measures |
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| Head/neck | A |
| Chest | G |
| Leg/foot, left | G |
| Leg/foot, right | A |
| Restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
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| Important: Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
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The Scion xD was introduced in the 2008 model year. Beginning with 2012 models, modifications were made to the front seat belts to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes. Beginning with 2013 models, further modifications were made, including the addition of seat cushion airbags to the driver and front passenger seats.
Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2013 model Scion xD conducted by Toyota as part of frontal crash test verification. Because the structure was not changed, the structure rating is based on this test and earlier tests of the 2008 and 2012 models of the car.
Injury measures
Measures taken from the neck and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the steering wheel through the airbag, indicating that head injuries would be possible. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would also be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low.
Restraints and dummy kinematics
Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail.
Tested vehicle specifications
| Tested vehicle | 2013 Scion xD |
| Weight | 2,663 lbs. |
| Side airbags | front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags |
| Wheelbase | 97 in. |
| Length | 155 in. |
| Width | 68 in. |
| Engine | 1.8 L 4-cylinder |
| EPA ratings | 27 mpg city / 33 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occcupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEF0721 | CEF1110 | VTF1214 |
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| Footwell intrusion |
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| Footrest (cm) | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Left (cm) | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Center (cm) | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Right (cm) | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 5 | 2 | 6 |
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| Instrument panel rearward movement |
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| Left (cm) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Right (cm) | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering column movement |
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| Upward (cm) | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Rearward (cm) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTF1214 |
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| Head |
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| HIC-15 | 284 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | 103 |
| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 2.5 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 28 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.55 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 36 |
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| Legs |
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| Femur
force - left
(kN) | 2.3 |
| Femur
force - right
(kN) | 1.5 |
| Knee
displacement - left
(mm) | 1 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 1 |
| Maximum
tibia
index - left | 0.46 |
| Maximum
tibia
index - right | 0.81 |
| Tibia axial
force - left
(kN) | 1.9 |
| Tibia axial
force - right
(kN) | 2.4 |
| Foot acceleration (g) |
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| Left | 69 |
| Right | 117 |