Toyota Prius
2010 modelsSIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS
OVERALL EVALUATION:
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| Head/neck | Torso | Pelvis/leg | |||
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Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:
The Toyota Prius was redesigned for the 2010 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Toyota as part of side crash test verification.
Injury measures:
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Rear 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.
Rear 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.
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: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard 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