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Toyota 4Runner

2003-09 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

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

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Test details:

The Toyota 4Runner was redesigned for the 2003 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.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the B-pillar and head restraint during rebound. Head acceleration from this hit was low.
There was little change in the position of the dummy's feet following the crash test. Injury risk was low.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and second row head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags (standard beginning with 2008 models, optional in 2003-07 models)
Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags, if equipped, in the event of an impending rollover (beginning with 2004 models)
Electronic stability control
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights (optional)

Tested vehicle specifications:

2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4wd
Class: Midsize SUV
Weight: 4,191 lbs.
Side airbags: none
Wheelbase: 110 in.
Length: 189 in.
Width: 74 in.
Engine: 4.0 L V6
EPA ratings: 17 mpg city | 24 mpg highway

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Last updated: November 25, 2008