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March 4, 2007
Prius Passes Crash Test With Flying Colors
After seeing the 2nd generation Prius at an auto show, patiently waiting on a 4 month wait list, saving up the thousands I needed for a down payment and dealing with self doubt about waiting so long for something that only depreciates in value - I find more and more reasons to feel vindicated.
The NHTSA recently released their crash test reports on the 2nd generation Prius and the car can now add "safest" to the growing list of positive adjectives to its repertoire. The Prius garnered 4 and 5 star ratings for head-on and side impact collisions, the highest in its class. The vehicle's bubble shape not only assists with crumple zones, but also keeps the cage housing its human occupants safe by staying incredibly resilient. The A-pillar barely buckles during a head-on collision and glass only fractures instead of shattering. Combine that with the vehicle's driver, passenger and curtain airbags and you've got yourself one safe car.
So my Prius is fuel efficient, has super low emissions and is now one of the safest mid-sized cars in its class. Do I feel a little arrogant? Maybe just a little, but I'd say it's more like a proud owner. I can't wait until Toyota reveals the 3rd generation Prius!
crash test video here
Posted by tranism at 5:14 PM | Permalink
Comments
Is that second picture a sneak peek at the new Prius???
Posted by: I Love Maxim at March 4, 2007 5:25 PM
That's some hot tail right there!
Posted by: Douglas at March 4, 2007 5:25 PM
I'm so tired of Prius owners thinking they're better than everybody else. Yes your Prius is gas efficient. Yes it supposedly saves the environment. Yes it's cool that it's high tech and futuristic, but seriously. Do we have to hear it constantly?
On a side note, I wouldn't poo-poo the Prius so much if it had more power and at least offered plug-in recharging. Until then, I'll stick with my '01 Mustang.
Posted by: Big Game James at March 4, 2007 5:30 PM