Краш-тест Renault Modus
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Модельный год: 2004 Год проведения теста: 19.11.2004
Фронтальный краш-тест - 14 (88%)
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Renault Modus 1.5 dCi
The Modus made test history as the first supermini sized car to gain a full five-star safety rating. It achieved this after Euro NCAP allowed a re-run of the frontal test, following
improvements to the driver’s airbag. |
   
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FRONTAL IMPACT :: The body suffered minimal deformation at the screen level and at the footwell. The Modus uses dual stage airbags and double pre-tensioners with load limiters to control loads and restrict forward movement in a crash. These devices, and its stable structure, worked well, keeping impact forces low on the front occupants’ chests and legs. There has been much design effort to safeguard the driver’s knees and upper legs. The footwell suffered little deformation or intrusion. SIDE IMPACT :: A very impressive protection system includes seat-mounted thorax airbags and a head curtain airbag to protect front and rear occupants. The car scored full marks in this section of the tests. CHILD PROTECTION :: There is a manual on/off switch for the passenger frontal airbag and its status is shown on the instrument panel. Good warnings of the danger of placing a child in a rear-facing restraint opposite an airbag were given on both sides of the passenger’s sun visor. The children sat in Britax Romer Duo Plus restraints, fitted using ISOFIX mounting points and top tethers. Both children were well protected although the older one’s chest load was slightly high in the frontal impact. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION :: Protection levels did not match those for occupants. Only the areas where an adult’s head would most likely strike were cushioned. The bumper and the bonnet’s leading edge were particularly ‘unfriendly’. MODEL HISTORY & SAFETY EQUIPMENT :: The Modus was introduced in 2004. With ‘pack 1’ equipment fitted it features dual frontal airbags, side airbags, head-protecting airbag (curtain), front and rear outer belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, ISOFIX anchorages and top tethers for front passenger and outer rear seats, a driver’s belt reminder and ABS. |
