Nissan Altima
2010-12 modelsSIDE IMPACT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
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Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Nissan Altima was redesigned for the 2007 model year. Beginning with 2010 models, the body side structure was modified to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Nissan as part of side crash test verification. The car tested was a 2009 model fitted with the improved body side structure and was representative of production 2010 models.
Injury measures:
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures as well as a left femur fracture would be possible 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
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4-door
- Class: Midsize moderately priced car
- Weight: 3,245 lbs.
- Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 109 in.
- Length: 191 in.
- Width: 71 in.
- Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 23 mpg city | 32 mpg highway
