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Suzuki Aerio

2002-07 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 Suzuki Aerio was introduced in the 2002 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail.

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 roof rail 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.
  • Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the roof rail during rebound. Head acceleration from this hit was low.
  • Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front seat-mounted torso airbags (beginning with 2005 models)
  • Antilock brakes (standard beginning with 2006 models, optional on 2002-05 models)
  • Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2002 Suzuki Aerio S 4-door
  • Class: Small car
  • Weight: 2,694 lbs.
  • Side airbags: none
  • Wheelbase: 98 in.
  • Length: 171 in.
  • Width: 67 in.
  • Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
  • EPA ratings: 26 mpg city | 31 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 6, 2006

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