What is a small overlap crash-test?

In the driver-side small overlap front test, a vehicle travels at 40 mph toward a barrier with 25 percent of the vehicle’s front end overlapping the barrier. The test mimics what happens when the front driver-side corner of a vehicle collides with another vehicle or with an obstacle such as a tree or utility pole.

Did the Infiniti QX60 pass the crash-test?

Beginning with 2014 models, the JX35 was renamed the QX60. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on two tests conducted by Nissan as part of frontal crash test verification….Moderate overlap front.

How important is small overlap crash-test?

To help encourage further improvements in frontal crash protection, the Institute in 2012 introduced a driver-side small overlap frontal crash test. The test is designed to replicate what happens when the front left corner of a vehicle collides with another vehicle or an object like a tree or utility pole.

Is Infiniti QX60 reliable?

The INFINITI QX60 scores a reliability rating of 3.5/5, which is this vehicle segment’s average reliability ranking. The Highlander has an annual average repair and maintenance cost of around $489, while the QX60 has an average annual repair cost of $639.

When was the small overlap frontal crash test introduced?

To help encourage further improvements in frontal crash protection, the Institute in 2012 introduced a driver-side small overlap frontal crash test. The test is designed to replicate what happens when the front left corner of a vehicle collides with another vehicle or an object like a tree or utility pole.

Can a frontal crash test be used to compare vehicle performance?

Frontal crash test results can’t be used to compare vehicle performance across weight classes. That’s because the kinetic energy involved in the moderate overlap and small overlap frontal tests depends on the speed and weight of the test vehicle. Thus, the crash is more severe for heavier vehicles.

When did the passenger side small overlap test start?

Discrepancies between the left and right sides of vehicles spurred us to develop a passenger-side small overlap test and begin issuing passenger-side ratings in 2017. The passenger-side test is the same as the driver-side test except the vehicle overlaps the barrier on the right side.

How tall is the barrier in moderate overlap frontal test?

In the moderate overlap frontal test, a vehicle travels at 40 mph toward a barrier with a deformable face made of aluminum honeycomb. The barrier face is just over 2 feet tall. A Hybrid III dummy representing an average-size man is positioned in the driver seat. Forty percent of the total width of the vehicle strikes the barrier on the driver side.