Toyota
Camry
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Pedestrian test rating |
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Test Scores: Front 10(63%) Side 15(83%) Overall 25(74%) Pedestrian 15(42%)
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The Camry's
strong performance in the side-impact test lifts this car into the
four-star category. Its performance in the frontal impact was
marred, however, by the injury risk for the driver's legs and feet,
worst where his knees would come into contact with the car. Although
the child seats used were picked by Toyota for the test, the company
does not recommend seats for the Camry to buyers. Other seats may
alter the protection given. The Camry's performance was good enough
to meet side-impact legislation taking effect from October. |
Impact
Protection
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| Driver
Front Impact |
Passenger
Front Impact |
Driver
Side Impact |
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Frontal
Impact
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bodyshell remained stable and the driver's airbag worked well,
providing a stable contact for the dummy's head. The front seatbelts
had reel mounted pre-tensioners but no web locks. There was no chest
contact with the steering wheel. The amount of the impact force
transmitted to the front occupants via their seat belts put them at
risk of injury, however, especially the passenger. The car's lower
facia could cause problems for the driver's knees, upper legs and
pelvis. Finally, the brake pedal was pushed rearwards sufficiently
to pose an injury risk to the driver's feet and ankles. |
Side
Impact
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Camry has side-impact airbags mounted in the front seats as standard
equipment. The driver's worked well and the loading on his upper
body was low and evenly spread. His abdomen was struck by the arm
rest located on the door and there was slight contact with the
airbag. |
Child
Restraint
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trio of three-point inertial reel belts were fitted in the rear.
Each had an auto-locking mechanism to help secure a child seat and
instructions for their use was given on a suitable label on the belt
webbing. An European manufacturers' association-approved (ACEA)
pictogram was visible with the passenger door open, backed by a
warning in three languages fixed to the sun visor. Britax Romer
Peggy Universal seats suitable for infants between 9 and 18kg were
used for the test and the adults belts proved compatible with these
restraints. |
Pedestrian
Protection
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the leg impact zones except one, on the bonnet leading edge, offered
poor levels of protection. The child head impact area was compliant
over most sites tested, and was better than the adult head impact
area. |
Model
history and safety equipment
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latest Camry was introduced in Aug '96. Twin front and side airbags,
anti-lock brakes, belt pre-tensioners, load limiters and power
assisted steering are fitted as standard to cars sold in all EU
markets. |
| Make,
model and hand of drive |
Toyota
Camry 2.2 LHD |
| Body
type |
4-door
saloon |
| Model
year |
1998 |
| Kerb
weight |
1385
kg |
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