Toyota Rise Driver Side Collision Test Results
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced on May 19 (Friday) that there was an irregularity in the certification procedure for the side impact test (UN-R135) of Daihatsu’s “Rocky HEV” and Toyota’s “RAIZE HEV” for the domestic market.
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced on May 19 (Friday) that there was an irregularity in the certification procedure for the side impact test (UN-R135) of Daihatsu’s “Rocky HEV” and Toyota’s “RAIZE HEV” for the domestic market. Shipments and sales of the vehicle were suspended on the same day.
We sincerely apologize for the great concern and inconvenience caused to our customers and other stakeholders.
Daihatsu Motor independently conducted an in-house crash test to confirm the safety performance of the Toyota “RAIZE HEV.” This test was conducted to address safety concerns of customers using the model.We report the results as follows.
I. Results of in-house driver’s seat side collision test
1) date and place
Date: May 24 (Wed)
Location: Daihatsu Shiga Technical Center
2) Overview
Application: For safety confirmation when a vehicle collides with a utility pole from the side.
Summary: The side of the vehicle collided with a utility pole at a speed of 32 km/h. We confirmed the following three points.
- When the occupant impact (injury amount) meets the legal standards
- If the door does not come off or release
- When the amount of fuel leakage is below a certain value
3) Test results
The following results meet regulatory safety standards.
| Legal standard value | Test results | remarks | |||
| Occupant impact (injury amount) | Head | Head Injury Criteria (HIC) | less than 1,000 | 〇 | Clear the legal standard values for all items |
| shoulder | Shoulder load (kN) | less than 3.0 | 〇 | ||
| chest | Rib displacement (mm) | less than 55 | 〇 | ||
| abdomen | Abs Displacement (mm) | Under 65 | 〇 | ||
| Decreased spinal acceleration (G) | less than 75 | 〇 | |||
| pelvis | Pubic symphysis load (kN) | less than 3.36 | 〇 | ||
| Dropping/releasing the door | none | 〇 | |||
| fuel leak | Less than specified amount (5 minutes, 30 minutes) | 〇 | |||
II. Future Efforts
The test conducted this time was an in-house test at Daihatsu and has not been confirmed by a certification body. In order to resume shipment and sales of the Toyota “RAIZE”, we will carry out the necessary procedures after consulting with the certification authority, such as conducting tests in the presence of the certification authority and confirming other certification items.
On May 12 (Friday), the top management of each group company gathered to discuss the “Toyota Group’s sincere attitude toward manufacturing” and renewed its awareness.
Currently, we are collaborating with each company to review and thoroughly review the existing governance system, including that of our company.
We do not view this incident as an individual or workplace issue, but rather as a company-wide issue in which individuals and workplaces were forced to commit misconduct. Together with Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., we will listen carefully to the voices of those on the ground and respond with care.
sauce: Toyota
https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/results-of-a-collision-test-conducted-on-the-drivers-side-of-a-toyota-raize/ Toyota Rise Driver Side Collision Test Results
