Crash Test 2007 - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt / Pontiac G5 Coupe (Frontal Offset) IIHS

Description

Chevrolet Cobalt 2-door 2005-09 models results also apply to: 2007-09 Pontiac G5FRONTAL OFFSET TEST OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Acceptable Good Good Good Acceptable Good Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. Test details: The Chevrolet Cobalt was introduced in the 2005 model year, and the Pontiac G5 (available only as a 2-door) was introduced in the 2007 model year. Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail after first contacting the head restraint. Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was negligible.

Keywords

Crash, Test, 2007, 2009, Chevrolet, Cobalt, Pontiac, G5, Coupe, (Frontal, Offset), IIHS

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