TEST 2010
Internal combustion
The rating for the Palio was limited to 1 star due to the unacceptably high risk of life threatening injury to the driver’s head presented by the steering wheel. The protection offered to the driver’s chest was weak and there were hazardous structures in the area of the fascia that could be impacted by an occupants knees.
See protocol| CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM | Head / Chest | CRS type | Installation | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-month-old child | N/A | Protected / Good | 0/0+/1 | Belted | |
| 3-year-old child | N/A | Protected / Fair | 0/0+/1 | Belted |
The dynamic performance of the child restraints was adequate. However, the installation instructions on both child seats were insufficient and not permanently attached to the seat. The recommended child seat was found to be incompatible with the belt system on the vehicle. This car was not equipped with a passenger airbag.
See protocol| Car information | |
|---|---|
| 5 door hatchback | 2010 |
| 1231kg |
| Safety equipment | |
|---|---|
| Driver frontal airbag | NO |
| Front passenger frontal airbag | NO |
| Side head airbags | NO |
| Side body airbags | NO |
| Driver knee airbag | NO |
| Front belt pretensioners | NO |