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Isuzu Rodeo

2000-01 models

results also apply to: 2000-01 Honda Passport

FRONTAL OFFSET TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Poor

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

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

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Test details:

The Isuzu Rodeo and the Honda Passport were redesigned for the 1998 model year and structurally modified beginning with 2000 models to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement wasn't well controlled. During rebound, the dummy moved toward the driver door. Its head leaned through the open side window and approached but did not hit the window sill. Then the head moved up and hit the roof rail.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the chest indicate low risk of injuries to this body region in a crash of this severity. Forces on the head indicate that injuries to the head would be likely. Forces on the neck and right foot indicate that injuries to the neck and right foot would be possible. Acceleration on the left foot indicate that injury to the foot would be likely. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low.

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, despite some buckling of the A-pillar.
A strong safety cage helped keep the tire from buckling the sill beneath the driver door, maintaining the integrity of the occupant compartment. Crumpled structure in front of the occupant compartment indicates where the crash energy was absorbed.
Forces on the head when the dummy loaded the airbag were high, indicating the likelihood of head injuries.

Additional features:

Antilock brakes

Tested vehicle specifications:

2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4wd
Class: Midsize SUV
Weight: 4,010 lbs.
Side airbags: none
Wheelbase: 106 in.
Length: 178 in.
Width: 70 in.
Engine: 3.2 L V6
EPA ratings: 16 mpg city | 20 mpg highway

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Last updated: September 2, 2005