ANCAP :: Vehicle Crash Report

Toyota Corolla

Overall: 33.63 out of 37

Variant: 4 Dr Sedan

Kerb Weight: 1290 kg

Year: 2007

Engine: 4 cyl

Category: Small Car

Airbags: Front + side + curtain airbags

Vehicles tested after 1 January 2008 will require Electronic Stability Control in order to achieve a 5 star rating. This vehicle was tested prior to this date and may or may not meet this new requirement.

The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

The tested model of Toyota Corolla sedan was introduced in Australia during 2007. Dual front airbags are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. Side airbags, a driver knee airbag and head-potecting side curtains are optional on the Ascent variant and standard on the other variants. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners 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.

5 stars. The Toyota Corolla sedan score 14.63 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of chest injury for the driver and passenger. The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and one point in the optional pole test.

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 2.81 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.82 pts. The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 76mm. The clutch pedal moved upwards 6mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 30mm, upwards 1 mm and sideways 6mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 9mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash high manual effort was required to open the driver's door. The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee modifiers. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

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, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points ofr the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test. A door opened during the crash and so the vehicle earned 1 out of 2 available points.


	Offset Crash Test at 64km/h		Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h
	Driver	Pass.	Driver

HIC	444	275	63
Acceleration	51.1	42	23.4

Shear	0.43	0.48	None
Tension	1.83	1.15	None
Extension	8.3	19	None

Acceleration	None	None	None
Compression	27.94	30.34	18.23
Viscous Criterion	0.07	0.1	0.1

Force	None	None	0.6

Force	None	None	1.46

Force Left	1.27	1.02
Force Right	1.03	0.05
Knee Displ. Left	0.1	1.3
Knee Displ. Right	0.9	0.3

Force Left	2.16	1.8
Force Right	1.87	1.77
Index Left (Up/Low)	0.44/0.2	0.26/0.16
Index Right (Up/Low)	0.24/0.29	0.29/0.13