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Toyota Avalon

1998-99 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable

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 Toyota Avalon was introduced in the 1995 model year and was structurally modified beginning with 1998 models to improve performance in frontal offset crashes.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. There was too much upward movement of the steering wheel.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, chest, and right leg indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the left tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be likely.

Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well, although there was too much upward movement of the steering wheel.
Intrusion into the driver footwell area contributed to the likelihood of injury to the left lower leg.
The steering wheel moved too far upward during the crash test, which could compromise restraint system performance.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front seat-mounted torso airbags
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights (beginning with 1999 models)

Tested vehicle specifications:

1998 Toyota Avalon XLS 4-door
Class: Midsize moderately priced car
Weight: 3,404 lbs.
Side airbags: front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 107 in.
Length: 192 in.
Width: 70 in.
Engine: 3.0 L V6
EPA ratings: 21 mpg city | 30 mpg highway

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Last updated: April 10, 2006