Micro and minicar roof strength test results

IIHS news release • August 20, 2009
Smart Fortwo rates good for roof strength; test is designed to assess & compare occupant protection in rollover crashes
ARLINGTON, VA - The Smart Fortwo has the strongest roof and the Chevrolet Aveo has the weakest among 2009 micro and minicars recently tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Smart earns the highest rating of good compared with acceptable for the Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Mini Cooper, and Toyota Yaris. The Aveo is rated marginal.
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[@Claroboy911]

Even though stronger roofs do protect you in a rollover accident I think there’s more to it than just a roofs ability to stay intact in a rollover. What about passenger movement? Rollover sensors? Sudden impact on roof vs slow and constant pressure?
I’m no safety expert but I think this test is outdated and new standards should be set when assigning safety awards.

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