Safety Features
Safety Features1. General
The impact absorbing structure of the '08 xD can effectively help reduce the impact in the event of a front or side collision. This structure also realizes high-performance occupant protection through the use of reinforcement and member that help minimize cabin deformation.
2. Impact Absorbing Structure for Frontal Collision
^ To help minimize the deformation of the cabin in case of a frontal Collision, the following reinforcements effectively dissipate the energy of the impact applied to the front of the vehicle: the front bumper reinforcements, under-floor reinforcements, dash panel reinforcements, floor tunnel reinforcements, rockers, front pillars, and door inner reinforcements.
^ A reinforcement is used on the door inner, creating a structure that dissipates the impact energy.
^ A lower front member and reinforcements are used on the upper and rear end sections of the front side member, creating a structure that efficiently transmits and absorbs the impact energy through the front side member.
^ Energy absorption pads that use materials with excellent sound absorption performance are used on the lower section of the dash panel, helping reduce injuries to the legs and ensuring NV performance.
3. Impact Absorbing Structure for Side Collision
^ High strength sheet steel is used in the center pillar outer reinforcement, minimizing cabin deformation.
^ The location of the roof reinforcements has been optimized to minimize cabin deformation and reduce low frequency sounds from the roof vibrating.
^ The quarter pillar reinforcement are optimally positioned, minimizing cabin deformation.
^ The floor cross member No.2 is used to efficiently absorb impact energy.
^ A bulkhead is used on the outer side in the rocker panel, creating a structure that efficiently absorbs the impact energy in the front floor cross member. At the same time, the movement of the body frame is restricted, ensuring NV performance.
^ Energy absorbing pads are used for the front and rear door trims to help protect passengers from side collisions.
^ Crushable structures are used for the front and rear door trim arm rests, on the areas where passengers may come into contact in the case of an accident, reducing the impact on the passengers.
^ A head impact protection structure is used. With this type of construction, if the occupant's head hits against the roof side rail or pillar due to a collision, pillar collapse to help reduce the impact. In addition, energy absorption rigid urethane is used for the roof to reduce the collision impact on the occupants.
4. Lessening Pedestrian Injury Lessening Pedestrian Head Injury
^ The area of the hood lock reinforcement has an energy absorbing structure, and an energy absorbing bracket is used in the installation location of the front fender. This helps lessen the impact on the heads of pedestrians.
^ The cowl has an energy absorbing structure, helping lessen the impact from the upper section on the heads of pedestrians.
Lessening Pedestrian Leg Injury
To help lessen the injury sustained by the pedestrian's legs during a collision with a pedestrian, an energy absorbing structure is used in the front bumper reinforcement.