THE SAFETY CONCEPT OF THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN POLO

The safety structure for the new Volkswagen Polo is based on findings by the Volkswagen Group's accident research unit coupled with rigorous crash testing of front-end, rear-end and side impact. Computer-aided crash simulators and numerical simulations were used to analyse crash behaviour. In the body shell, structural members made of high-tensile steels distribute impact pressure over a broad surface. In front-end impact, the subframe is decoupled from the longitudinal members. Reinforcements in the side structure and door keep the structure from collapsing during side impact. The pillars and framework were designed to ensure a sufficiently large survival cell for vehicle occupants in the event of a rollover crash. The front seats and rear outer seats are all fitted with automatic 3-point seat belts. The Polo features a new airbag system with front and side airbags.

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  VIEWEG & SOHN VERLAGSGELLSCHAFT MBH

  ABRAHAM-LINCOLN STRASSE 46
  WIESBADEN,   Germany  65189
• Authors:
  • RABE, M
• Publication Date: 2002-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 64-7
• Serial:
  • AUTOTECHNOLOGY
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: VIEWEG & SOHN VERLAGSGELLSCHAFT MBH
  • ISSN: 1616-8216

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air bags; Automobiles; Computer aided design; Crash tests; Crashes; Design; Doors (Vehicles); Manual safety belts; Safety; Seat belts; Simulation; Vehicle roofs; Vehicles
• ITRD Terms: 1465: Air bag (restraint system); 1243: Car; 1357: Car door; 1631: Collision; 8657: Computer aided design; 9011: Design (overall design); 1357: Door (car); 1357: Door lock; 1648: Impact test (crash); 1357: Lock (car door); 1367: Roof (veh); 1665: Safety; 1476: Safety belt; 9103: Simulation; 1255: Vehicle
• Subject Areas: Design; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00927272
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jul 8 2002 12:00AM