Author Topic: CUV Roof Strength Ratings from IIHS (Read 2733 times)

Trainman · « **on:** March 24, 2009, 11:46:11 pm »

Not sure if CUV's should be here or in the Truck/SUV category, Ms. B feel free to move if you think it should

Surprise here is the CR-V rating so low:

Link http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr032409.html

Reason for edit: fix topic title

johngenx · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:33:15 am »

I'm surprised at the CR-V as well. The Forester benefits from the low CG that the boxer gives, but the others...?

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:37:41 am »

It's a roof crush rating. It's all about structure strength.

Trainman · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:55:52 am »

Quote from: johngenx on March 25, 2009, 12:33:15 am

I'm surprised at the CR-V as well. The Forester benefits from the low CG that the boxer gives, but the others...?

It's funny the CR-V is so low but the Element is top 4.

Mitlov · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2009, 01:08:02 am »

VW FTW!

sailor723 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2009, 05:57:13 am »

Sir is right. This is a roof strength rating not a "resistance to rollover" rating as the thread title might suggest to some. I looked around the IIHS site but I don't see any rollover tests. I believe CR includes a rollover rating in their testing.

That aside, it is surprising that Honda ranks so poorly.

inco · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2009, 06:01:54 am »

What about other vehicles that are not listed? I'm puzzled that this is only a partial list of vehicles. For example, Jeep Compass and Liberty are both missing. I would think they should be included here.

Squishy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2009, 06:08:04 am »

Hey, the Escape was an SUV when I bought it! Shenanigans!

I'll remember to duck my head down when I roll it over.

Trainman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2009, 09:06:16 am »

Quote from: sailor723 on March 25, 2009, 05:57:13 am

Sir is right. This is a roof strength rating not a "resistance to rollover" rating as the thread title might suggest to some. I looked around the IIHS site but I don't see any rollover tests. I believe CR includes a rollover rating in their testing.

That aside, it is surprising that Honda ranks so poorly.

Sorry, its fixed now.

Quote from: inco on March 25, 2009, 06:01:54 am

What about other vehicles that are not listed? I'm puzzled that this is only a partial list of vehicles. For example, Jeep Compass and Liberty are both missing. I would think they should be included here.

I thinks, from what I can read, that is all they have tested. Or at least reported so far.

Mitlov · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2009, 09:13:54 am »

Quote from: sailor723 on March 25, 2009, 05:57:13 am

Sir is right. This is a roof strength rating not a "resistance to rollover" rating as the thread title might suggest to some. I looked around the IIHS site but I don't see any rollover tests. I believe CR includes a rollover rating in their testing.

That aside, it is surprising that Honda ranks so poorly.

If you want a "resistance to rollover" test, you can find that at the NHTSA website, http://www.safercar.gov/ . Rollover resistance is ranked with one to five stars.

Why is it so surprising that the Honda doesn't do so well? My first car, a 1999 Civic coupe, got a two-star side crash test rating from the NHTSA. When I think of Honda, I think of reliability and fuel efficiency first, not class-leading safety. In my mind, the safety leaders are VW and Subaru.

Mitlov · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2009, 09:16:07 am »

Quote from: Squishy on March 25, 2009, 06:08:04 am

Shenanigans!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok85BmPyl_I

tenpenny · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2009, 10:01:16 am »

I tried to teach my CUV to roll over, but all it would do is play dead...

Angry Chicken · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2009, 10:42:19 am »

TBH, I never thought of checking out the roof strength of our 2007 Santa Fe before we bought it but it sounds like there were no such comparitive tests 1.5 years ago anyway. I see on safercar.gov that it is rated very highly for rollover, frontal and side impact, etc., but what if it were to rollover? It would be very nice to know that the vehicle could protect us. Does anyone know of a site other than NHTSA's which rates roof strength? Maybe a european site?

/Eric

Shnak · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2009, 10:44:29 am »

Quote from: Mitlov on March 25, 2009, 09:13:54 am

Quote from: sailor723 on March 25, 2009, 05:57:13 am
Sir is right. This is a roof strength rating not a "resistance to rollover" rating as the thread title might suggest to some. I looked around the IIHS site but I don't see any rollover tests. I believe CR includes a rollover rating in their testing.

That aside, it is surprising that Honda ranks so poorly.

If you want a "resistance to rollover" test, you can find that at the NHTSA website, http://www.safercar.gov/ . Rollover resistance is ranked with one to five stars.

Why is it so surprising that the Honda doesn't do so well? My first car, a 1999 Civic coupe, got a two-star side crash test rating from the NHTSA. When I think of Honda, I think of reliability and fuel efficiency first, not class-leading safety. In my mind, the safety leaders are VW and Subaru.

It's surprising because Honda seems to be the company that markets the safety aspect the most... Remember all of those ads with crash dummies that press the brakes... those are all Honda ads.

ovr50 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:19:31 pm »

Quote from: tenpenny on March 25, 2009, 10:01:16 am

I tried to teach my CUV to roll over, but all it would do is play dead...

safristi · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2009, 02:21:36 pm »

..BAD Cuv....................try this................

initial_D · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2009, 02:53:01 pm »

If a CUV is rolled over, chances are, the vehicle will be a total loss, regardless of the star ratings. If high speed and and other vehicles are involved, the G/A/M ratings won't play a big factor.

ktm525 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2009, 02:54:32 pm »

Forget the CUV's buy a Volvo wagon.

Shnak · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2009, 02:59:50 pm »

Quote from: initial_D on March 25, 2009, 02:53:01 pm

If a CUV is rolled over, chances are, the vehicle will be a total loss, regardless of the star ratings. If high speed and and other vehicles are involved, the G/A/M ratings won't play a big factor.

I think the point of the roof strength ratings is to see if your head will be crushed by the roof in a roll over, or not.

Like someone else said, it looks like I'd have to remember to duck my head if I were to ever roll-over in my Sportage!

ktm525 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2009, 03:01:34 pm »

Here is a great video comparision betweena Ford Explorer and a Volvo XC90. No wonder Explorers are cheaper.