Toyota Yaris - Crash Tests 2017

Euro NCAP rounds off its busiest-ever year with new safety ratings for fifteen more car models. Five stars were awarded to the Hyundai KONA, the Kia Stinger, the fourth generation BMW 6 series and the Jaguar F-PACE released early last year. Three stars were awarded to the MG ZS crossover, the Dacia Duster 2 and the Kia Stonic (five stars with optional safety equipment). The passenger compartment of the Yaris remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. However, structures in the dashboard were thought to present a risk to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions, and protection of this body region was rated as marginal. Protection of the driver's chest was also rated as marginal, based on dummy readings of chest compression. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of the driver was good or adequate. However, the pelvis of the rear passenger dummy slipped under the lap section of the seatbelt and protection of the pelvis was rated as poor. In addition, the head moved further forward in the impact than recommended and its protection was rated as marginal even though dummy injury values were not excessive. In the side barrier test, protection of all critical body areas was good and the Yaris scored maximum points. However, in the more severe side pole test, dummy readings indicated marginal protection of the chest and abdomen. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection. The Yaris has, as standard, an autonomous emergency braking system. In tests of its functionality at the low speeds at which many whiplash injuries occur, the system demonstrated good performance, with collisions avoided or mitigated at all test speeds.