Toyota Prius

2010 models

FRONTAL OFFSET TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Good Acceptable Good Good Good Good

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Test details:

The Toyota Prius was redesigned for the 2010 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Toyota as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the B-pillar.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck, chest, and both legs 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. Head acceleration from the B-pillar hit was low.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Electronic stability control
  • Antilock brakes
  • Lane departure warning and prevention system (optional)

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2010 Toyota Prius 4-door
  • Class: Small car
  • Weight: 3,064 lbs.
  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 106 in.
  • Length: 176 in.
  • Width: 69 in.
  • Engine: 1.8 L 4-cylinder (gasoline) and electric motor
  • EPA ratings: 51 mpg city | 48 mpg highway

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Last updated: August 13, 2009

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