Safety is one of the main parameters that you should pay attention to when buying a new car. Accidents happen on the roads every day and in large numbers, so expecting that you won’t personally experience them is a mistake.
Carelessness, accident or the fault of the other driver, in any case the consequences can be disappointing. Often, absolutely innocent people suffer due to the mistakes of careless owners of personal vehicles. Taking into account most possible scenarios, model developers must focus on the safety of the lives of people in the car body. And there are crash tests to check this parameter.
Crash test Toyota Corolla
It is known that Japanese cars are distinguished by a reliable and efficient engine and impeccable passenger safety. This applies to all manufactured models. Eastern producers can save on anything, but not on health. To assess the level of safety of passengers in the car, certain tests are carried out by special organizations. Crash tests of Toyota Corolla for different years of production (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016) are distinguished by good performance and a low level of harm caused to people in the cabin.
Side crash test and rear impact
The car even managed to withstand the test of a side and rear collision. The results are due to the design features of the cruiser:
- side security system (airbags, curtains);
- door strength due to reinforcement with beams.
The position of the rear head restraints increases the risk of neck injury.
At the end of the events, “Japanese” received the maximum rating of 5 stars, which was expected with such a level of equipment.
The results of the crash test prove the high level of safety of the Land Cruiser 200 when traveling, despite the impressive dimensions and weight of the car. The SUV behaved during the test as a reliable vehicle both off-road and on the highway.
TOYOTA COROLLA 2006
The 2006 Toyota Corolla performs "Good" in crash tests. Safety ratings were distributed as follows:
- driver and passengers – 5/5;
- pedestrians – 3/4;
- children – 4/5.
During a frontal crash test, the car crashed into a simulated pole, after which the airbag reliably deployed. It covered the driver's knees, reducing the risk of injury to a minimum. The distinctive side of the model range is that the position of the person in the driver’s seat does not play a big role. In any position, protection will remain at a high level.
One of the strongest points where the car scored the maximum number of points was the side test. With a strong impact, only the body was damaged, without harming the passengers. The only thing for which points were deducted was the door opening. Otherwise, the protection is at its best, as before.
Another disadvantage is the lack of proper information to the car owner. One of the airbags can be disabled, after which it becomes possible to install a child seat. But to find out the status of the work, you will have to understand the system a little. Moreover, the fastening system is not specified at all.
There is sufficient impact cushioning for pedestrians. Hitting an adult's head on the hood is as safe as it can be in most places. The hardest places are located on the sides of the windshield, near the pillars and on the front bumper, where the so-called “red” zones are located. If a pedestrian hits their head on them, they are likely to suffer serious injury. Fortunately, the number of such sites has been reduced to a minimum.
How is the safety of the driver and passengers ensured in TLK 200
Passive safety of the car is ensured by seven airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
Manufacturers have equipped the car with an active safety system called Toyota Safety Sense. The function is not suitable for the city, but on the highway it is indispensable. The idea is to set a constant speed. If an SUV approaches a car moving in front, the TLC automatically slows down on its own, following it at a certain, pre-selected distance.
The SUV controls the markings if there are any on the road. A distracted driver will not move into another lane. A useful function will notify the owner in advance of accidentally crossing the markings.
The SUV is equipped with an automatic switch between high beam and low beam and road sign recognition.
Manufacturers have provided the Kruzak with a system that prevents the possibility of a frontal collision. It is complemented by automatic braking. The function can be turned on and off as desired.
Maximum use of safety systems is recommended on long trips. This will allow you to reach your destination safely, even if the driver is periodically distracted from the road. For city traffic, it is enough to use one safety function.
Crash test performance for the 2008 model
The 2008 Corolla is equipped with the following safety systems:
- For the driver and passenger sitting in front - standard pillows + pillows for the legs and knees.
- For all passengers there are side airbags (including head airbags).
- ISOfix front and rear.
- Front belt pretensioners.
Based on the test results, one can judge a good degree of protection for the driver due to the deployment of the airbag located in the steering column. Based on the results of testing, the 2008 Corolla scored the maximum number of points allowed for the test in the side impact test. During the pole impact test, one point was deducted for almost causing the rear door to open. Pedestrian protection in the event of a collision is also at a sufficient level.
The overall result proved the high safety and reliability of the car among other representatives of class “C”: 34 points for adult passengers, 23 points for pedestrians and 40 points for children, taking into account the presence of a car seat.
The car earned a five-star rating for the crash test.
Euro NCAP results
There are several organizations that evaluate vehicle safety through crash testing. Euro NCAP is considered the most recognized among them. Experts from this organization gave a good assessment of the new Toyota model.
They judge the safety of adult vehicle occupants primarily based on the results of frontal and side impacts.
The first of them is carried out by hitting it at a speed of 64 km/h on a crushed obstacle with a displacement of 40%. The latter means that the impact does not fall on the entire frontal part of the car. The described test is designed to simulate the most common accidents in real road situations - head-on collisions, which are considered the main cause of death and serious injury to passengers.
Accidents of the second type, that is, side collisions, involve a car being hit by a deformable obstacle moving at a speed of 50 km/h.
The third test consists of simulating a car hitting a stationary narrow object, which can be represented in a real traffic situation, for example, a pole, a car or a tree. It is carried out by hitting a car moving sideways at a speed of 29 km/h against a pole.
The overall rating of the Toyota Corolla based on the crash tests reviewed is 94%. According to experts, it provides good protection for adult passengers.
Euro NCAP assesses the safety of children based on collisions when placing dummies in a manufacturer-recommended restraint system, as well as in similar devices from other brands. At the same time, the reliability of their fixation and suitability to the interior of the vehicle being tested are taken into account. Additional points are awarded if there are additional devices that increase the safety of children. Do not neglect self-diagnosis of Toyota Corolla.
Children in a Toyota Corolla are protected quite well. According to this criterion, Euro NCAP experts gave it a score of 82%.
However, they noted insufficient protection for pedestrians. Euro NCAP employees noted the leading edge of the hood as the main traumatic element that could cause damage in a collision. According to the considered criterion, the Toyota Corolla received a score of 67% in the crash test.
Experts also rated the car’s safety systems as low, namely a point lower. These results are due, first of all, to the absence of a speed limiting system in the Toyota Corolla 150.
At the same time, based on the results of all the above-mentioned crash tests, Euro NCAP employees awarded the car the highest rating. In addition, the Toyota Corolla 2015 was ranked among the safest models in its class, not only for adult passengers and children, but even for pedestrians, despite the relatively low ratings for the latter parameter. It should be noted that the Corolla of this generation is not the first Toyota car to be rated so highly by Euro NCAP.
Pros and cons
The advantages of the Corolla E140 are reliability and unpretentiousness. Power units have a long service life - 300-350 thousand km. Anti-corrosion treatment along with the paintwork of the body is quite resistant. If they joked about previous generations that components and mechanisms could survive the body of a car, this is not the case with X.
But there are also disadvantages. Despite the amazing unpretentiousness, the components and mechanisms of 10th generation machines do not tolerate dust. The brake system is the first to react to dust by sticking the pedal or premature wear of the pads. To avoid problems on the road, it is recommended to clean and lubricate components at least every 10 thousand km.
As for the engine line, all gasoline units are durable. True, the most powerful 2.4 2AZ-FE should not be considered a plus, since it is difficult to repair. Although with proper maintenance this engine does not need it.
Powerful diesel engines also create problems for European consumers. Premature wear of parts and other breakdowns will very quickly limit their efficiency. Although the “indestructible” 1.4-liter diesel engine compensates for low power and weak dynamics with uninterrupted operation.
Reviews
Mikhail R .: I’ve been using Corolla since the very beginning of my purchase in 2010. The mileage is already more than 500,000 km. I was going to change the pads - but they are still in good condition. The 1.6 liter engine works perfectly, consuming about 7 liters in mixed mode in winter and 6.5-6.8 liters in summer. The only noticeable drawback is the weak coating; chips and scratches are visible on the paint.
Andrey L .: A reliable and quite comfortable car for its price. Economical - spends no more than 7 liters in normal mode, although in the city consumption can reach 8 liters. Soft chassis, inexpensive spare parts. Cons: The seats are not the most comfortable, and this is especially noticeable during long trips.
Nikolay O .: Among the advantages of the Corolla, I would like to name a fairly powerful and at the same time economical engine (1.6 l), stylish design, a perfectly working automatic transmission and the presence of a heated driver’s seat in the Elegance package chosen for purchase. There is plenty of space in the trunk, and the price is quite affordable for such a car. There are also disadvantages - the car shakes more strongly from the rear compared to my old Lacetti. Sometimes you can even hear things bouncing around in the trunk.
Design features
MacPherson strut at the front and torsion beam at the rear are the best solution to guarantee durability. The Toyota Corolla may not impress you with its behavior during dynamic cornering, but it does not force you to regularly visit the mechanics. The design of the suspension is simple and durable - practically nothing breaks there.
The engines were paired with a 6-speed manual or 5-speed MultiMode with electronic clutch control. Unfortunately, this unusual automated transmission is quite lazy.
Safety? At a very high level! In EuroNCAP crash tests, the Toyota Corolla earned 5 stars.
