The Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security stated three fashions carried out poorly in a brand new rear-seat security take a look at of seven 2023 midsize automobiles.
The 2023 Kia K5, 2023 Volkswagen Jetta and 2023 Hyundai Sonata all obtained a “poor” ranking within the new average overlap entrance crash take a look at, the IIHS introduced Wednesday.
Within the take a look at, the IIHS positioned a dummy the dimensions of a small lady or 12-year-old within the again seat. Measurements from these dummies in all three poorly rated automobiles confirmed possible head or neck and chest accidents, in addition to extreme belt forces.
Within the Jetta, the rear dummy’s head additionally got here too near the entrance seatback, whereas within the K5 and Sonata the shoulder belt moved off the dummy’s shoulder towards the neck.
The 2023 Honda Accord was the one mannequin to obtain a very good ranking, with no heightened danger of accidents measured. Rear restraints within the Accord additionally managed the dummy’s movement.
The 2023 Subaru Outback was rated acceptable for rear passenger security, and the 2023 Nissan Altima and the 2023 Toyota Camry have been marginal.
Dummies in virtually all of the automobiles examined “submarined,” or slid ahead beneath the lap belt, IIHS President David Harkey stated. Submarining strikes the belt onto the stomach and will increase the danger of inner accidents, he stated.
The Accord and the Jetta have been the one automobiles by which the dummy didn’t submarine.
All seven fashions demonstrated good safety within the entrance seat. The IIHS has discovered that the danger of damage is greater for rear passengers than these within the entrance in newer automobiles, possible a results of security developments within the entrance. The rear seat remains to be the most secure location for younger youngsters.
The IIHS has additionally just lately examined rear-seat security in small vehicles and small vans.