Q45 crash test video

[Victor]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yMGn5GYRqY&NR=1

[MinisterofDOOM]

Nice find. I wish the news anchor would have indicated if the improved scoring cars were implemented prior to full production or if it was a mid-run update.

[maxnix]

Actually, the late firing airbag was also a problem on the G50. The driver would just about hit the wheel when the bag fired, thrusting the driver (and especially his neck) back into the seat back. I don't know if it was ever corrected. Surprising to see it still on the F50, but I have never seen any test of the FGY33.

[gammer_ghn]

you dont want to see it but hey here it is...

97-01 Looks horrible = [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hIrIwHFpVM

02-06http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srWHGPePdL8

[Infinitiguy19]

QUOTE=maxnix]Actually, the late firing airbag was also a problem on the G50. The driver would just about hit the wheel when the bag fired, thrusting the driver (and especially his neck) back into the seat back. I don't know if it was ever corrected. Surprising to see it still on the F50, but I have never seen any test of the FGY33.[/QUOTE]

How did you go about obtaining that info?

[maxnix]

Crash test video.

[Sanger]

you dont want to see it but hey here it is...

97-01 Looks horrible = [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hIrIwHFpVM

02-06http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srWHGPePdL8

Why didn't the side air bags deploy? Or does the 97 model NOT have side air bags?

Thanks.

edit: Nevermind... it typically deploys for side impact.... also the 98+ has revised front safety belt pre-tensioners.

[Haitian_King]

As usual, my beloved G50 is left out.

[Infinitiguy19]

You can always see my thread on it.

But I am kinda glad, I can't stand to see another G50 ruined, we alredy have riced G50's that should be enough

[gammer_ghn]

woow i thought the Q was a safe car but its not = /1990-96Injury, Collision, & Theft Indicators Highway Loss Data InstituteDivider image Index: Score: Rating:Injury Index 65 Substantially better than averageCollision Index 173 Substantially worse than averageTheft Index 413 Substantially worse than average

97-01http://autos.msn.com/research/...l=Q45

02-05http://autos.msn.com/research/...l=Q45

[Jesda]

Yikes. Could be worse though.

[Victor]

For the 2000 Q45 they used data from a 1997 crash test. I wonder if any improvements had been made to the 2000 compared to the 1997? Its a shame a luxury car should have such bad crash test results.

[naladude911]

What do they do with the cars after, crush them? All that new leather, bose system, etc gone?

[Infinitiguy19]

I think they just give them to recycling yards.

[Jesda]

For the 2000 Q45 they used data from a 1997 crash test. I wonder if any improvements had been made to the 2000 compared to the 1997? Its a shame a luxury car should have such bad crash test results.

In fairness, I dont think the W210 MB E-class did much better, and it sold in much larger quantities. So, while this crash test wasn't impressive, its not the worst of its time.

I think the Infiniti J30 held a long-standing record for the fewest fatalities. One poor guy on this forum, years ago, rolled his repeatedly. He opened the door and walked out completely unscathed!

[naladude911]

lol ya. ive sen pics if J's in SEVERE head on collisions, and no damage in the passanger compartment lol.

[Infinitiguy19]

Yea I remember seeing an I30 that some how ended up under a 18 wheeler semi and some who it was sandwiched between the another car and the rear wheels of the trailer. But the guy walked away, as for the other guy he was more badly hurt despite the fact that he was the one in front of the I30 which was between him and the rear wheels of the trailer.