ANCAP :: Vehicle Crash Report

Nissan DUALIS

Overall: 33.83 out of 37

Variant: Visia (Europe)

Kerb Weight: 1440 kg

Year: 2007

Engine: 1.6 litre

Category: Compact 4WD

Airbags: Dual front + side + head airbags

Safety equipment, as tested, not standard on all variants. Vehicles tested after 1 January 2008 will require Electronic Stability Control in order 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 (marketed as the Qashqai) 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. A 2 litre engine is standard in Australia.

The tested model of Nissan DUALIS was introduced in Australia in October 2007.
Dual front airbags and antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) are standard equipment. Side airbags, head-protecting side curtain airbags and electronic stability control (ESC) are optional on the ST variant and standard on the TI variant. Intelligent seat belt reminders earned three bonus points from Euro NCAP but they are not fitted to the Australasian DUALIS.
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. 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.

5 stars. The DUALIS scored 15.83 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape very well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury was for the driver. The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test. A separate ANCAP rating is available for the DUALIS without curtains.

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.83 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 4 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The clutch pedal moved rearwards by 65mm and upwards 10 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 45mm rearward, 2mm upward and 8mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 5mm forwards. All doors remained closed during the crash and opened with normal effort after the crash.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards.

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 for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.


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

HIC	202	201	41
Acceleration	33.9	38.2	22.6

Shear	0.5	0.64	None
Tension	1.24	1.08	None
Extension	9.7	6.3	None

Acceleration	None	None	None
Compression	23.2	20.4	13.4
Viscous Criterion	0.06	0.07	0.06

Force	None	None	0.93

Force	None	None	1.21

Force Left	0.08	0.2
Force Right	0.1	0.17
Knee Displ. Left	0.8	0.1
Knee Displ. Right	0.5	0

Force Left	1.09	1.14
Force Right	0.9	0.77
Index Left (Up/Low)	0.31/0.17	0.23/0.13
Index Right (Up/Low)	0.28/0.17	0.19/0.11