Suzuki Aerio
2005-07 modelsSIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Injury measures | Head protection | Structure/safety cage | |||
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| Head/neck | Torso | Pelvis/leg | |||
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Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
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Test details:
The Suzuki Aerio was introduced for the 2002 model year. Front seat-mounted side torso airbags became standard beginning with 2005 models (they were unavailable in 2004 and earlier models).
Injury measures:
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that serious skull fracture and/or brain injuries plus a fracture of the pelvis would be likely in a crash of this severity. Rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries also would be possible.
Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:
Driver — The dummy's head was hit by the intruding barrier, producing high head injury measures.
Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the pillar behind the rear passenger door. This pillar is required by federal standard to provide some protection for occupants' heads.
Left to right:
- View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
- View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbag and damage to the occupant compartment.
- Action shot taken during the side impact crash test showing the driver dummy's head being hit by the intruding barrier.
- Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head was hit by the pillar behind the rear passenger door.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front seat-mounted torso airbags (beginning with 2005 models)
- Antilock brakes (standard beginning with 2006 models, optional on 2005 models)
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2005 Suzuki Aerio S 4-door
- Class: Small car
- Weight: 2,720 lbs.
- Side airbags: standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 98 in.
- Length: 171 in.
- Width: 67 in.
- Engine: 2.3 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 25 mpg city | 31 mpg highway