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Originally Posted by xc90driver2
Some very interesting posts there, thanks to all that contributed.
From looking at the underlying structure of the xc90, it would seem that bumper or crash barrier height would be crucial, since a higher SUV could override lower crash defences and effectivly override the lower crash barrier which could push the engine into the cabin.
Thats probably a very simplistic observation but would be interesting to see the outcome. Pity NCAP cannot demonstate real life crashes!
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Not necessarily, I think. Leaving all the other factors aside, I would asume, that nearly all SUVs would have the same height for the barriers in the front. Just because the normal test would be against a car, not another SUV.
But there are so many other factors, it would be nearly impossible, to give an estimate about the outcome.
I think, we have an advantage against nearly all other SUVs. We have a transversely mounted engine that should work like a second barrier.
Looking at the
moderate impact crash test, I do believe in a very good chance for all passengers in a XC90. And this test is the typical accident between cars.