Toyota Rav4 Crash Test Results
Marthe Bernskoetter
The Toyota RAV4 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. The Toyota Venza was re-introduced to the market as a small SUV in the 2021 model year and shares the same platform as the RAV4. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2019 RAV4 conducted by Toyota as part of frontal crash test verification.
The passenger's space was maintained well in both tests, and in the Institute's test, risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low. (Risk of injury to the left lower leg was moderate in Toyota's test).
The Toyota RAV4 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. The Toyota Venza was re-introduced to the market as a small SUV in the 2021 model year and shares the same platform as the RAV4. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2019 RAV4 conducted by Toyota as part of frontal crash test verification.
The Toyota RAV4 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. The Toyota Venza was re-introduced to the market as a small SUV in the 2021 model year and shares the same platform as the RAV4. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2019 RAV4 conducted by Toyota as part of side crash test verification.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals.
The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shares and supports this mission through scientific studies of insurance data representing the human and economic losses resulting from the ownership and operation of different types of vehicles and by publishing insurance loss results by vehicle make and model.
The first results of the new vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention testing program, aimed to encourage automakers to improve crash avoidance systems, were announced on Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit financed by the insurance industry.
The Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 garnered an acceptable rating; the Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson and Jeep Compass earned marginal ratings, and the Chevrolet Equinox, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander and Volkswagen Taos were rated poor.
The updated test addressed crashes that occurred at higher speeds - of up to 43 mph -and for the first time evaluated how well they detected stopped motorcycles and large trucks, in addition to passenger cars.
Tests were run at three speeds with each vehicle type. The new evaluation reflects a much greater proportion of police-reported front-to-rear crashes, including many that are more severe, researchers said.
The new Dodge Caliber, a small wagon, earned the top "Good" rating for front impact protection, but was only "Marginal," the second worst rating, for side impact protection, in spite of having head-protecting side airbags.
In the latest round of tests, however, the Lincoln Zephyr, the luxury brand's entry level model, earned a rating of "Acceptable," the second-best of four possible ratings, for both front and side crash protection.
"This is not a bad rating," Insurance Institute president Adrian Lund said in the announcement, "but all of the other midsize luxury cars we've tested get 'Good' ratings for frontal crash protection, so the Zephyr isn't competitive in its class for safety."
None of the vehicles in the latest round of test results earned a "Top Safety Pick" designation because none earned a top rating in all three areas of crash protection including whiplash protection from rear impacts.
"Front and side crashes usually are more serious, but rear impacts are more common and the neck injuries that result can be debilitating," said Lund. "This is the most common injury reported in motor vehicle crashes."
The Insurance Institute's front impact test involves an offset impact at 40 miles per hour. The vehicle strikes the barrier with just one side of its front end, so impact forces are concentrated in a relatively small area.
Because of the height of the barrier, vehicles without head-protecting side airbags do not perform well in the Institute's side impact test. Even some vehicles with those types of airbags still do not do well.
To measure rear impact whiplash protection, the Institute measures the height and shape of the headrest to see if it would, theoretically, protect an average sized man. If the headrest is judged to be "Good" or "Acceptable" according to that test, it is then further tested in a 20 mph rear impact using a crash test dummy.
Results for cars not included in the most recent round of side impact tests can be found at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Website at iihs.org. (This link will take you to a Website outside of CNN.com. The link will open in a new window.)
Results for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's crash tests can be found at safercar.gov. (This link will take you to a Website outside of CNN.com. The link will open in a new window.)
Our lineup of new Toyota vehicles offers many hybrid options for sale, and among them is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. For everyone around Vienna and Springfield as well as out to Arlington and Washington, DC, having a hybrid for your daily commutes makes plenty of sense as you look to save on fuel costs and extend your mileage. Being able to do it in a vehicle that is as versatile and popular as the RAV4 is a bonus. That's why we encourage you to come in and check it out here at our dealership in Chantilly, VA so we can showcase it for you!
As a hybrid, you are getting a gas-electric combination that pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors. This produces 219 horsepower and offers all-wheel drive standard with one electric motor powering the rear wheels and the gas engine powering the front wheels. You'll find a continuously variable transmission on board as well for smooth shifting.
The 2023 RAV4 Hybrid comes as both a traditional hybrid that uses regenerative power to replenish the electric batteries and the RAV4 Prime, which is a separate model that offers a limited electric reserve, this hybrid, however, offers you ample fuel economy as it's able to achieve around 40 miles per gallon combined which is a significant upgrade over the gas-only RAV4 and something all drivers should consider if they want to maximize their efficiency.
The RAV4 Hybrid offers your seating for five, with plenty of space to store your cargo behind the rear seats, or if you need more room, you can flip down the rear seats, which gets you up to 69 cubic feet of room, meaning plenty of items can go in easily.
In terms of safety, the RAV4 Hybrid has earned high scores for crash test results and has numerous driver assistance features available to you which includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.
Our team at Ourisman Chantilly Toyota would be happy to provide you with more information about the new RAV4 Hybrid. We can discuss, leasing and purchase options from our finance center and arrange test drives at your convenience.
For crashworthiness and service economy, FAW-Volkswagen Audi Q5L, JAC Jiayue A5 and BMW Brilliance X3 were given a poor rating. FAW-Toyota RAV4, Dongfeng Qichen Qichenxing and Li Auto One received medium ratings and the NIO EC6 was rated good.
The institute said that its research and evaluation rules are playing an increasingly important role in improving China's automobile safety and quality. Safety is a top priority for car buyers, thus safety results from the institute are important indicators for car buyers when choosing vehicles.
Fang Zhongyou, chairman of the institute's test center, said the models evaluated covered traditional gasoline vehicles and new-energy vehicles, taking into account joint venture brands and domestic brands.
The institute said it invited professors and experts in the field of automotive safety technology and standards in universities and the automobile, insurance and other industries to review the results to ensure they were professional, objective, fair and just.
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