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9-5 bumpers flunk test
Posted by John A. (more from John A.) on Fri, 24 May 2002 19:36:54
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May 24, 2002
Midsize Cars Flunk Crash Test
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Filed at 7:13 p.m. ET
DETROIT (AP) -- Bumpers on five of nine midsize sedans performed poorly, and the Jaguar X-type performed the worst in 5 mph crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the organization said Friday.
In four crash tests the 2002 Jaguar X-type sustained a total of $6,770 in damage, earning it a ``poor'' rating. Total damage for the best performer, the Lexus ES 300, was $1,833 earning it an ``acceptable'' rating.
The tests, performed by the Arlington, Va.-based organization, were designed to assess how well bumpers prevent damage in low-speed impacts.
Only the Lexus ES 300 and the car it is based on, the Toyota Camry, received ``acceptable'' ratings.
The 2002 Nissan Altima and 2002 Acura TL were rated ``marginal.''
Along with the Jaguar X-type, ``poor'' ratings were given to the 2002 Hyundai XG350, 2002 Volvo S60, 2002 Lexus IS 300, and 2002 Saab 9-5.
Ford Motor Co., of which Jaguar is a unit, defended the repair costs, saying they are generally higher for premium vehicles.
``As with many luxury vehicles that use premium materials and incorporate more complex designs, our cost of crash repairs are often higher than non-luxury vehicles,'' spokeswoman Sara Tatchio said.
In a statement, Jaguar said its first concern with design is occupant safety.
``Our designs fully comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards for occupant protection,'' the company said. Jaguar also said it is always looking for ways to improve crashworthiness while reducing repair costs.
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Posts in this Thread:
- 9-5 bumpers flunk test, John A., Fri, 24 May 2002 19:36:54 <-- Viewing This Message
- This test is unrealistic............., Paul , Sun, 26 May 2002 17:38:20
- IIHS study on the mark this time (long), DJ, Sun, 26 May 2002 15:41:01
- To me, HIGHLY unimportant, Ari , Sun, 26 May 2002 12:52:47
- Re: 9-5 bumpers flunk test, keeton, Sun, 26 May 2002 12:27:45
- JAG X TYPE: OVER $6K IN REPAIR FOR 5 MPH CRASH, theodore, Sun, 26 May 2002 10:17:27
- IIHS!.......say no more..................nm, zeke, Sat, 25 May 2002 10:41:59
- how expensive a car is to repair, nickR, Fri, 24 May 2002 21:56:40
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