【Pacific Auto Network Technology Channel】On December 8, 2021, the new generation of GAC Toyota Highlander (inquiry base price| check and participate) successfully completed the side impact test in accordance with the "C-NCAP Management Rules (2018 Edition)" in accordance with the "C-NCAP Management Rules (2018 Edition)" at the test site of China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd.
The test will use a mobile trolley to crash into the side of the test vehicle at a speed of 50 km/h, and the injuries of the front and rear dummies will be tested after the collision is over. The mass of the crash trolley reached 1400 kg (a little heavier than the Corolla), and the crash height was close to the height of most SUV models. It is worth mentioning that under the 2018 version of the rules, the WSD50 dummy was used, with nearly 1,000 parts and about 100 signal sensors. At the same time, the back dummy also added chest and abdomen tests, which can collect more accurate and comprehensive information.
From the scene of the collision situation, with the TNGA architecture and GOA high rigidity of the body of the blessing, the performance of the new generation of GAC Toyota Highlander is basically in line with expectations, the car restraint system (seat belt, airbags in various positions) works normally, but the specific dummy injury data and model scores still need to wait for official announcements, the following first take you to understand the general situation of the collision.
Unlike the frontal crash test, the main stress area of the side impact is the B-pillar and sill beam, and the cache space is much smaller than the engine compartment of the frontal collision. As can be seen through live video, the side glass shattered and the front and rear doors were dented after the Highlander's collision. However, the deformation amplitude of the B-pillar in the key position is not large, the door anti-collision beam also plays a protective role, and the invasion amount of the cockpit is relatively small. One detail is that the crash side door rules can not be opened, otherwise the occupants are at risk of being thrown out, and these performances are more in line with expectations.
In the case of the car, the airbags and air curtains on the inside of the car can be smoothly ejected at the moment of collision. It is worth mentioning that these side air curtains are particularly important in this test, which can avoid direct collision between the head or body and the side of the car, and minimize the degree of personal injury. In addition, the regulations also have strict requirements for the evaluation of side air curtains, which need to be considered from three aspects: shape, expansion form and dynamic protection.
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In addition, the front and rear dummies are sitting normally, indicating that the restraint system works normally during the side collision, from the mark of the head safety curtain, clear and no sliding marks, the dummy's head has been better supported and protected, and more detailed dummy injuries need to wait for the detailed data released by the official to judge. On the afternoon of December 9, the more difficult 40% bias crash test will also be conducted, when Pacific Motors will also conduct live coverage of the scene, and at the same time, China Automobile Evaluation Engineers will be invited to interpret the scene and answer the questions that everyone is concerned about, so stay tuned. (Text: Pacific Auto Network Liu Yunqing)