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Honda CR-Z

2011-13 models
2013 Top Safety Pick 2013 Honda CR-Z

SIDE IMPACT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

  Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Good Marginal Good Good
Rear passenger Not set Not set Not set Not set

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Test details:

The Honda CR-Z was introduced in the 2011 model year. The CR-Z seats only two people; there is no rear seat.

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a left femur fracture would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger — (Not applicable)

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 and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

Rear passenger — (Not applicable)

Watch crash test footage for this vehicle on YouTube Tested model year and trim level only; see "Tested vehicle specifications" below

Left to right:

  • View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
  • View of the vehicle after the crash with the door removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
  • Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.
  • Forces on the left femur were elevated as the door interior panel and armrest intruded into the driver dummy's space.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Electronic stability control
  • Antilock brakes
  • Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2011 Honda CR-Z 2-door
  • Class: Small car
  • Weight: 2,663 lbs.
  • Side airbags: standard front head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 96 in.
  • Length: 161 in.
  • Width: 69 in.
  • Engine: 1.5 L 4-cylinder (gasoline) and electric motor
  • EPA ratings: 35 mpg city | 39 mpg highway

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Last updated: December 11, 2012

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