Crash Test 2007 - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt / Pontiac G5 Coupe (Side Impact) IIHS

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Chevrolet Cobalt 2-door 2009 models mfg. after May. 2009 results also apply to: 2009 Pontiac G5 (mfg. after May. 2009)SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS OVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg Driver Acceptable Good Good Good Marginal Rear passenger Good Good Good Good Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. 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. Beginning with 2008 models, side airbags were made standard (they were optional in 2005-07 models). Starting with 2009 models manufactured after May 2009, the side curtain airbags of the 2-door models were modified to improve occupant protection in side-impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). The tested car was manufactured after the modifications had been made. Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that serious head injuries would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low. Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head protection: Driver — The dummy's head was protected from <b>...</b>

Keywords

Crash, Test, 2007, 2009, Chevrolet, Cobalt, Pontiac, G5, Coupe, (Side, Impact), IIHS

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