Comments on: Shocking EuroNCAP Pick-Up Truck Crash Tests! http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sat, 26 May 2012 17:45:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: midship http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-172515 midship Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:29:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-172515 Much like most of your international news I think you have the OLD crash test report. The Navara has now more stars than the Isuzu. Much like most of your international news I think you have the OLD crash test report. The Navara has now more stars than the Isuzu.

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]]> By: n8cky http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154437 n8cky Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:16:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154437 Check out this, try it when u're walking along the parking lot. No offence, i'll never know whether it's ur car. The trial is> Try to hit all the cars bonnet along side when u're walking thru them, hit a mercy, a BM, a ptoton, a Nissan, a Honda, n then a Toyota.(Pong, pong~) I hit an Altis, it sounds pretty much like i'm trying to shut my milo cann,0_o" P/S: If you don't know what is a Milo, check in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:CanofMilo.jpg Check out this, try it when u’re walking along the parking lot.
No offence, i’ll never know whether it’s ur car.
The trial is>
Try to hit all the cars bonnet along side when u’re walking thru them,
hit a mercy, a BM, a ptoton, a Nissan, a Honda, n then a Toyota.(Pong, pong~)
I hit an Altis, it sounds pretty much like i’m trying to shut my milo cann,0_o”

P/S: If you don’t know what is a Milo, check in
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:CanofMilo.jpg

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]]> By: n8cky http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154435 n8cky Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:59:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154435 I got it, CBU Corolla Altis 1.6 @ 102k + 1.8E @ 109k, 1.8G @ 117k.. (Initial estimation) God bless Altis, Civic had it over the street, even Mit X 2.0 @ 115k, Elantra 2.0 @ 94k.. Indirect compete from Nissan Latio/ Livina 1.6 @ 86k, 1.8 @ 95k.. Toyota never learn from New Vios lessen. Anyone heard of latest Hyundai Coupe?I was in carrefour Wangsa Maju, selling @ 132k.. Total redefined the Hyundai design.Loved it, but out of my budget.. Any suggestions about Hyundai's quality? My boss kids drove an Accent, says sucks..My parents' Sonata, says superb..How about latest Elantra, anyone driving? I haven't seen any on street thou, they say hav ready stocks,I saw it by my eye, lotz of them,lol. I got it, CBU Corolla Altis 1.6 @ 102k +
1.8E @ 109k, 1.8G @ 117k.. (Initial estimation)
God bless Altis, Civic had it over the street, even Mit X 2.0 @ 115k, Elantra 2.0 @ 94k..
Indirect compete from Nissan Latio/ Livina 1.6 @ 86k, 1.8 @ 95k..

Toyota never learn from New Vios lessen.
Anyone heard of latest Hyundai Coupe?I was in carrefour Wangsa Maju, selling @ 132k.. Total redefined the Hyundai design.Loved it, but out of my budget..

Any suggestions about Hyundai’s quality? My boss kids drove an Accent, says sucks..My parents’ Sonata, says superb..How about latest Elantra, anyone driving? I haven’t seen any on street thou, they say hav ready stocks,I saw it by my eye, lotz of them,lol.

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]]> By: wildthingz http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154387 wildthingz Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:31:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154387 how about hummer how many star its will get. that super expensive beast.... how about hummer how many star its will get. that super expensive beast….

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]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154335 mystvearn Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:57:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154335 Now this proves that pickups are not safe vehicles Now this proves that pickups are not safe vehicles

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]]> By: n8cky http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154315 n8cky Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:20:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154315 Paul, Just wanna check in, do you have any information regarding the price and what spec will toyota takes in Altis?Thanks Paul, Just wanna check in, do you have any information regarding the price and what spec will toyota takes in Altis?Thanks

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]]> By: chap_de_x http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154310 chap_de_x Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:24:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154310 dont be so sure the L200 is safe enuf...the report said clearly that in front collision, protection of the driver's chest was rated as weak owing to the extent to which the dummy's chest was compressed in the test. plus some more serious injury possibilities....L200 score full marks on side collisions that why its got 4 star rating...my point is, the possibilities from front collision is more higher then side collision... just my opinion dont be so sure the L200 is safe enuf…the report said clearly that in front collision, protection of the driver’s chest was rated as weak owing to the extent to which the dummy’s chest was compressed in the test. plus some more serious injury possibilities….L200 score full marks on side collisions that why its got 4 star rating…my point is, the possibilities from front collision is more higher then side collision… just my opinion

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]]> By: raptorclans http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154291 raptorclans Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:28:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154291 paul no updates ar... gone campaigning issit? hehehehehe paul no updates ar… gone campaigning issit? hehehehehe

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]]> By: kruzer http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154286 kruzer Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:46:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154286 As paul mentioned, the Hilux platform is also used for the Fortuner. But I'd be more worried about the Innova as it also uses the same platform, and it is specifically to carry people. Imagine one geting into an accident. There could be potentially 8 people on board. Also, looking at the tendency to roll over. But then again, people who buy this type of vehicles should understand that it is not a car to take corners at high speeds, as it is designed to carry loads and people. For driving pleasures, buy a sports car.. As paul mentioned, the Hilux platform is also used for the Fortuner. But I’d be more worried about the Innova as it also uses the same platform, and it is specifically to carry people. Imagine one geting into an accident. There could be potentially 8 people on board. Also, looking at the tendency to roll over.

But then again, people who buy this type of vehicles should understand that it is not a car to take corners at high speeds, as it is designed to carry loads and people. For driving pleasures, buy a sports car..

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]]> By: L http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154262 L Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:43:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154262 it seems like light trucks are way behind interms of safety. Its unacceptable fact if u ask me in this time of days. Surely they can do better and for that i give it to mitsubishi for maintaining the standard for truck safety. Safety shouldn't be compromise, in small or big cars. it seems like light trucks are way behind interms of safety. Its unacceptable fact if u ask me in this time of days. Surely they can do better and for that i give it to mitsubishi for maintaining the standard for truck safety. Safety shouldn’t be compromise, in small or big cars.

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]]> By: szw http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154205 szw Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:35:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154205 pick ups also got ? lolz !!! pick ups also got ?
lolz !!!

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]]> By: car_craze http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154196 car_craze Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:27:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154196 The L200 could improve further by making it more pedestrain friendly. Mitusbishi makes the truck safer for the occupants by not for other road users, especially pedestrains. Unfortunately it is aslo true for many, if not all trucks on Malaysian roads today. It's high time our Ministry of Transport create a formula for all trucks and cars regarding this issue. (Pedestrain safety). Probably after the general elections? The L200 could improve further by making it more pedestrain friendly. Mitusbishi makes the truck safer for the occupants by not for other road users, especially pedestrains. Unfortunately it is aslo true for many, if not all trucks on Malaysian roads today. It’s high time our Ministry of Transport create a formula for all trucks and cars regarding this issue. (Pedestrain safety). Probably after the general elections?

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]]> By: acbc http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154109 acbc Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:08:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154109 Yeah baby. Mitsubishi kill them all. Yeah baby. Mitsubishi kill them all.

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]]> By: fretsurfer http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154102 fretsurfer Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:53:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154102 ---------------------------------------------------------------- chap_de_x said, February 29, 2008 @ 2:56 pm jap car is the best…very safe one…have 2,4,8,1000 airbags…if crash definitely will not die..jap made good in quality..have 5,6,10 star crash test…definitely if crash i will safer inside….if have airbag the car is safer….the car is cool…wil not die…jap made is the best car on earth….guys its not only safety feature or brand that can save ur life…its how you drive is the most important….drive with concern of yourself your love one and other and the world will become safer especially at malaysia. peace ----------------------------------------------------------------- Airbags alone won't save you! As you've read the article (you DID READ the article, did you?) The article said - "The airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners also activated too late into the crash, which EuroNCAP says poses “a high risk of life threatening injury”." The software must be right. The way they design the insides and crumple zones and frames must be correct as well. Seatbelts, are more important than the airbags. European cars are as good, if not better than some Japanese cars, as far as safety-during-an-accident is concerned. You are right, though - the most important part in a car, is the NUT BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. —————————————————————-
chap_de_x said,

February 29, 2008 @ 2:56 pm

jap car is the best…very safe one…have 2,4,8,1000 airbags…if crash definitely will not die..jap made good in quality..have 5,6,10 star crash test…definitely if crash i will safer inside….if have airbag the car is safer….the car is cool…wil not die…jap made is the best car on earth….guys its not only safety feature or brand that can save ur life…its how you drive is the most important….drive with concern of yourself your love one and other and the world will become safer especially at malaysia. peace
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Airbags alone won’t save you! As you’ve read the article (you DID READ the article, did you?)

The article said -
“The airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners also activated too late into the crash, which EuroNCAP says poses “a high risk of life threatening injury”.”

The software must be right. The way they design the insides and crumple zones and frames must be correct as well. Seatbelts, are more important than the airbags.

European cars are as good, if not better than some Japanese cars, as far as safety-during-an-accident is concerned.

You are right, though – the most important part in a car, is the NUT BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL.

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]]> By: fretsurfer http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154101 fretsurfer Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:48:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154101 ------------------------------------- kei9 said, February 29, 2008 @ 1:58 pm look..quality cars have their weakness too.. ------------------------------------- Yeah, but the whole idea of car safety is to reduce 'these weaknesses' as low as they can get, because eliminating 'these weaknesses' altogether is virtually impossible! The human body is not meant to withstand such speeds. Given that all circumstances are the same - speed, normal driving road conditions, weather etc - where do you think you want to be in? - In the cabin of a Volvo XC90 or an Isuzu D-Max? If you're not suicidal, I would bet that you'd rather be in the Volvo. Therefore your argument there is conceptually flawed. ————————————-
kei9 said,

February 29, 2008 @ 1:58 pm

look..quality cars have their weakness too..
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Yeah, but the whole idea of car safety is to reduce ‘these weaknesses’ as low as they can get, because eliminating ‘these weaknesses’ altogether is virtually impossible! The human body is not meant to withstand such speeds.

Given that all circumstances are the same – speed, normal driving road conditions, weather etc – where do you think you want to be in? – In the cabin of a Volvo XC90 or an Isuzu D-Max?

If you’re not suicidal, I would bet that you’d rather be in the Volvo.

Therefore your argument there is conceptually flawed.

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]]> By: 4G63T DSM http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154100 4G63T DSM Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:26:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154100 Harry potter, It does little for you to post these "uncontrolled" crash pics. Proves nothing. Back to the topic of 4x4 crashes, governmnets are trying to improve safety of light trucks as well as improve survivablility of the things they crash into. As these light trucks sit higher off the ground, their (crash) bumpers can be higher than most cars' side impact beams, rendering them useless. I was once in a Miata, and a Ford F250 bumper was at my head level. Not very reassuring. They are trying to improve truck design with dual lvl bumpers, one to protect themselves, the other to protect occupants in other small cars. This is similar to anti-submarining rear crash bars on semi....which prevent a car from goign under a big lorry if you rear end one. Sadly, even these rear crash bars are not implemented here. You will most likely be decapitated if you run into a lorry from the back. To make matters worst, they have extension beds..... Harry potter,

It does little for you to post these “uncontrolled” crash pics. Proves nothing.

Back to the topic of 4×4 crashes, governmnets are trying to improve safety of light trucks as well as improve survivablility of the things they crash into. As these light trucks sit higher off the ground, their (crash) bumpers can be higher than most cars’ side impact beams, rendering them useless.

I was once in a Miata, and a Ford F250 bumper was at my head level. Not very reassuring.

They are trying to improve truck design with dual lvl bumpers, one to protect themselves, the other to protect occupants in other small cars. This is similar to anti-submarining rear crash bars on semi….which prevent a car from goign under a big lorry if you rear end one.

Sadly, even these rear crash bars are not implemented here. You will most likely be decapitated if you run into a lorry from the back. To make matters worst, they have extension beds…..

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]]> By: harry potter http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154054 harry potter Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:36:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154054 Off Topic- Picture of Toyota Innova crash (very clear) www.team-bhp.com/forum/street-experiences/12901-toyota-innova-crash-pics.html Off Topic- Picture of Toyota Innova crash (very clear)

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/street-experiences/12901-toyota-innova-crash-pics.html

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]]> By: 4G63T DSM http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154036 4G63T DSM Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:43:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154036 @car Craze I don't see where someone mentioned anything about a Perdana? Please check up on NCAP's site. They have already tested the Daihatsu Sirion (Myvi) and the Terios (Rush). Both got 4 stars in thier respective category. Of course i'm not oblivious to the fact that these European market models may have better safety gear like more airbags. But its a good indication of that you might expect, especially if you have a top line vehicle with the same airbag complement. @car Craze

I don’t see where someone mentioned anything about a Perdana?

Please check up on NCAP’s site.

They have already tested the Daihatsu Sirion (Myvi) and the Terios (Rush). Both got 4 stars in thier respective category.

Of course i’m not oblivious to the fact that these European market models may have better safety gear like more airbags. But its a good indication of that you might expect, especially if you have a top line vehicle with the same airbag complement.

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]]> By: hyundai http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154031 hyundai Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:18:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-154031 It reminds me of the Innova, Avanza, Rush, Fortuner... Can all of them pass the test? It reminds me of the Innova, Avanza, Rush, Fortuner… Can all of them pass the test?

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]]> By: avanza http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153995 avanza Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:09:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153995 AND people think driving one of these is safe. It rolls over easily. Now it crashes badly! It's a death trap. AND people think driving one of these is safe. It rolls over easily. Now it crashes badly! It’s a death trap.

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]]> By: car_craze http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153986 car_craze Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:05:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153986 Harry potter, where got crash test result for Toyota/Daihatsu Rush?? The information that i got is that this model is meant for Indonesia and China market only. In Malaysia it comes in as a CBU unit. And why did you mention Perdana when the topic is 4x4 safety? Besides, the Perdana was designed more than 10 years ago! Harry potter, where got crash test result for Toyota/Daihatsu Rush?? The information that i got is that this model is meant for Indonesia and China market only. In Malaysia it comes in as a CBU unit. And why did you mention Perdana when the topic is 4×4 safety? Besides, the Perdana was designed more than 10 years ago!

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]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153984 mitlanevo Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:48:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153984 harry potter, thanks for the photos.... but do u think that the design is too simple?? harry potter,

thanks for the photos….

but do u think that the design is too simple??

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]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153982 mitlanevo Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:43:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153982 support Ford Ranger, lol~ support Ford Ranger, lol~

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]]> By: harry potter http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153979 harry potter Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:27:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153979 there is also crash test of the new Daihatsu Terios/Toyota Rush. Didnt u notice www.euroncap.com/Content-Web-Article/5aa93e79-d5bd-4938-b26a-8973579dd57c/euro-ncap-picks-up-carmakers-weaknesses-in-new-cat.aspx there is also crash test of the new Daihatsu Terios/Toyota Rush. Didnt u notice

http://www.euroncap.com/Content-Web-Article/5aa93e79-d5bd-4938-b26a-8973579dd57c/euro-ncap-picks-up-carmakers-weaknesses-in-new-cat.aspx

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]]> By: chap_de_x http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153975 chap_de_x Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:56:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153975 jap car is the best...very safe one...have 2,4,8,1000 airbags...if crash definitely will not die..jap made good in quality..have 5,6,10 star crash test...definitely if crash i will safer inside....if have airbag the car is safer....the car is cool...wil not die...jap made is the best car on earth....guys its not only safety feature or brand that can save ur life...its how you drive is the most important....drive with concern of yourself your love one and other and the world will become safer especially at malaysia. peace jap car is the best…very safe one…have 2,4,8,1000 airbags…if crash definitely will not die..jap made good in quality..have 5,6,10 star crash test…definitely if crash i will safer inside….if have airbag the car is safer….the car is cool…wil not die…jap made is the best car on earth….guys its not only safety feature or brand that can save ur life…its how you drive is the most important….drive with concern of yourself your love one and other and the world will become safer especially at malaysia. peace

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]]> By: kei9 http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153972 kei9 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:58:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153972 look..quality cars have their weakness too.. look..quality cars have their weakness too..

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]]> By: BW http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153954 BW Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:40:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153954 hmm i agree, shud have tested on the hilux as well... hmm i agree, shud have tested on the hilux as well…

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]]> By: adad http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153945 adad Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:06:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153945 If you are a Hilux fan, don't watch this test video. But if you care about your life, then go ahead. http://www.teknikensvarld.se/tvtv/071031-toyota-hilux/index.xml Mind you, teknikendvarld also tested the A-class in 97 and found that it prones to turtle over, and Mercedes decided to go back to the drawing board. Wonder what has/will Toyota do? If you are a Hilux fan, don’t watch this test video.

But if you care about your life, then go ahead.

http://www.teknikensvarld.se/tvtv/071031-toyota-hilux/index.xml

Mind you, teknikendvarld also tested the A-class in 97 and found that it prones to turtle over, and Mercedes decided to go back to the drawing board.

Wonder what has/will Toyota do?

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]]> By: dzat46 http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153943 dzat46 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:55:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153943 Yeah..previously i thot all ths 4x4/truck are a safer option until i saw in Fifth gear when they crash a Landrover Discovery wt a Renault Espace MPV.... Result, the Renault Espace is way off better compare to the ppl inside the Disco....at 1st glance the Disco sure look way much solid than the Espace MPV....until they crash it together Yeah..previously i thot all ths 4×4/truck are a safer option until i saw in Fifth gear when they crash a Landrover Discovery wt a Renault Espace MPV….

Result, the Renault Espace is way off better compare to the ppl inside the Disco….at 1st glance the Disco sure look way much solid than the Espace MPV….until they crash it together

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]]> By: ndmervin http://paultan.org/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153942 ndmervin Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:45:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/29/shocking-euroncap-pick-up-truck-crash-tests/#comment-153942 Damn, its sure is shocking! :O They should test all of the trucks in America and Thailand - the pick-up trucks capital of the world. Damn, its sure is shocking! :O They should test all of the trucks in America and Thailand – the pick-up trucks capital of the world.

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