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Honda CR-V

2002-06 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
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Test details:

The Honda CR-V was redesigned for the 2002 model year.

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

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the B-pillar hit was low.

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Left to right:

  • Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
  • The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
  • Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot measures indicated low risk of injury.
  • Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's knees and shins hit the knee bolster and steering column.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags (2005-06 models)
  • Side airbags: front seat-mounted torso airbags (optional in 2002-04 models)
  • Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover (2005-06 models)
  • Electronic stability control (2005-06 models)
  • Antilock brakes (except 2002-04 LX models)

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2002 Honda CR-V EX 4wd
  • Class: Small SUV
  • Weight: 3,347 lbs.
  • Side airbags: front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 103 in.
  • Length: 179 in.
  • Width: 70 in.
  • Engine: 2.4 L 4-cylinder
  • EPA ratings: 22 mpg city | 26 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 6, 2006

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