I wonder if they'll ever increase the speed of the pole test.. 25 is low.. I guess since in that one test, the most modern cars are clearly at cabin protection tipping point, that it would be impossible or very hard to make them handle something at 50 or so?
RTH, you are correct, this is a less common type of accident. In case you are interested further... to see the alleged justification for adding this test, check out section II in this article: www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=one.nhtsa.gov/DOT/NHTSA/Rulemaking/Rules/Associated%2520Files/214_Side_Impact_final_Aug_30_2007.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwi30ejgzb3qAhVPgnIEHe2RB0UQFjAAegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw08Kn5g7BuGM9KU0CekWVaa
I love it when a B pillar puts a dent in the middle of the cart brick and the doors just bend around it, then you know the car's got some serious meat on the bones and someone knew what they were doing!
Volvo has received the IIHS Safety award, but the Subaru Outback and Forester have received the IIHS Safety PLUS award. Furthermore according to Consumer Reports, the 2019 and newer Outback and Forester are more reliable than Volvo
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