Mitsubishi ASX (2WD) 2010 on ANCAP Crash Test

Occupant Protection Score	34.13
Pedestrian Protection Rating	Pending
Make	Mitsubishi
Model	ASX (2WD) 2010 on
Category	Compact SUV
Body Type	SUV
Variant	2WD
Tested Vehicles Built	2010
Airbags (if supplied)	Front + side + head + knee airbags
Engine size	2 L
Kerb Weight	1360 kg
Test Date	9 July 2010
Tested By	ANCAP

 

Model History and Safety Features

The tested model of Mitsubishi ASX was introduced in Australia during 2010. This rating applies to the two-wheel-drive variant.

Dual front airbags, side airbags, head-protecting side curtains and knee airbags are standard equipment.

Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.

Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

 

OCCUPANT PROTECTION: 5 Stars

The ASX scored 14.13 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver.

The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further 2 points in the optional pole test.

 

FRONTAL OFFSET CRASH TEST

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.90 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 2.22 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The clutch pedal moved rearwards by 112 mm and upwards 69 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 22mm forward, 33mm downward and 13 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 1 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. The knee airbag protected the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

 

SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.

Modifiers - Offset test scores Head - No deduction Chest - No deduction Upper leg Variable & conc. loading - No deduction Lower leg - No deduction Foot score Blocked brake pedal - Score 3.31 points
Note: Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative to the driver's seat.
Other Modifiers Chest - No deduction Safety Features Driver airbag S Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution S/S/X Passenger front airbag S Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSc, ESP, VSA) S# Side airbags, front seats - chest protection S 3 point centre rear seat belt S Side airbags, front seats - head protection S Active head restraints - front seats X Side airbags, rear seats - head protection S Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver S Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger S Driver knee airbag S Front/rear seat belt pretensioners S/X Rear seat belt status indicator X Key: √ = Fitted to vehicle that was crash tested (where not standard) S = standard on all models S* = Standard for petrol models but not available for LPG models until 1 May 2009 O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants V = not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants X = not available on any variant. * = not available on the Australian model # ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008. Injury Measurements Refer to the information sheet "How the tests are done" Offset Crash Test at 64 km/h (v4.1) Side Impact Crash at 50 km/h (v4.1) Driver Passenger Driver Head HIC 224 143 37 Acceleration (g for 3ms) 35.1 29.5 24.1  Head Injury Criterion (HIC) is a measure of the potential for head injury. At a HIC of 1000 one in 6 adults will suffer from life-threatening injury to their brain.   Neck Shear (kN) 0.38 0.57 - Tension (kN) 1.12 0.64 - Extension (Nm) 12.8 14.3 -   Chest Acceleration (g for 3ms) 35.00 29.30 - Compression (mm) 22.67 20.00 9.30 Viscous Criterion (m/s) 0.06 0.07 0.03 Chest compression of 75 or more, or chest acceleration of 90 or more indicates poor protection from serious chest injury. Abdomen Force (kN) 0.62 Pelvis Force (kN) 1.68   Upper Legs Force Left (kN) 10.6 0.34 Force Right (kN) 1.23 0.69 Knee Disp. Left (mm) 1.39 0.23 Knee Disp. Right (mm) 0.53 0.13 An upper leg axial force of 10.9 or more indicates poor protection from serious upper leg (femur) injury. Lower Legs Force Left (kN) 2.54 1.34 Force Right (kN) 2.13 1.06 Index (upper/lower) Left 0.41/0.80 0.36/0.23 Index (upper/lower) Right 0.32/0.43 0.27/0.19 A lower leg index of 1.2 or more indicates poor protection from serious lower leg (tibia) injury. Bonus points (maximum 5): Pole test: 2 pts Seat belt reminders: 2