Applies to 2006-13 models
Overall evaluation |
A
|
Structure and safety cage |
A
|
Driver injury measures |
Head/neck |
G
|
Torso |
G
|
Pelvis/leg |
M
|
Head protection |
G
|
Rear passenger injury measures |
Head/neck |
G
|
Torso |
G
|
Pelvis/leg |
G
|
Head protection |
G
|
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara was redesigned for the 2006 model year and discontinued after the 2013 model year.
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 |
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-door 4wd |
Weight |
3,719 lbs. |
Side airbags |
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted side torso airbags |
Wheelbase |
104 in. |
Length |
176 in. |
Width |
71 in. |
Engine |
2.7 L V6 |
EPA ratings |
17 mpg city / 21 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID |
CES0827 |
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. |
-8.5 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID |
CES0827 |
Head HIC-15 |
191 |
Neck |
Tension (kN) |
0.9 |
Compression (kN) |
0.1 |
Shoulder |
Lateral deflection (mm) |
38 |
Lateral force (kN) |
1.8 |
Torso |
Maximum deflection (mm) |
35 |
Average deflection (mm) |
26 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
3.77 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.65 |
Pelvis |
Iliac force (kN) |
4.8 |
Acetabulum force (kN) |
1.9 |
Combined force (kN) |
6.6 |
Left femur |
L-M force (kN) |
0.2 |
L-M moment (Nm) |
80 |
A-P moment (Nm) |
-33 |
Passenger injury measures
Test ID |
CES0827 |
Head HIC-15 |
173 |
Neck |
Tension (kN) |
0.0 |
Compression (kN) |
0.6 |
Shoulder |
Lateral deflection (mm) |
26 |
Lateral force (kN) |
1.3 |
Torso |
Maximum deflection (mm) |
19 |
Average deflection (mm) |
14 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
1.94 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.15 |
Pelvis |
Iliac force (kN) |
2.1 |
Acetabulum force (kN) |
1.5 |
Combined force (kN) |
3.4 |
Left femur |
L-M force (kN) |
0.5 |
L-M moment (Nm) |
83 |
A-P moment (Nm) |
-42 |