Side: original test
Rating applies to 2005-08 models
Tested vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4-door 4wd without optional side airbags
The Chevrolet Equinox was introduced in the 2005 model year, and the Pontiac Torrent was introduced in the 2006 model year. Beginning with 2009 models, all Equinox and Torrent models have standard side airbags.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection The dummy's head was hit by the intruding barrier. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but head hits with intruding objects such as other vehicles, trees, and poles should be prevented. | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection The dummy's head was hit by the window frame of the rear passenger door and the pillar behind the door. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but the head protection is inadequate. | |
View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared red greasepaint indicates where the driver dummy's head was hit by the barrier.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head was hit by the rear window frame and the pillar behind the passenger door.
Technical measurements for this test
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2005-09 models
Tested vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4-door 2wd
(Curb weight taken from 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4-door 4wd)
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,821 lbs |
| Peak force | 13,253 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 3.47 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: All seats
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
Technical measurements for this test
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.