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NISSAN Tiida/Versa 2006 - Present
Marketed as a replacement for the Sunny and Pulsar, the compact Tiida was launched both in hatchback and sedan from. Powered by a choice of three petrol engines with capacities ranging from 1.5 L to 1.8 L and a 1.5 L diesel unit, all couple with a 6-speed manual transmission and an optional 4-speed CVT that provides virtually infinite gears. Originally launched in 2004, the Tiida underwent a minor facelift in 2006 that saw the introduction of newer style elements such as a fresh grille ... >> Read more
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* Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags * Electronic stability control (optional beginning with 2010 models) * Antilock brakes (optional) Tested vehicle specifications: * 2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL 4-door * Class: Small car * Weight: 2,718 lbs. * Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags * Wheelbase: 102 in. * Length: 169 in. * Width: 67 in. * Engine: 1.8 L 4-cylinder (with manual transmission) * EPA ratings: 30 mpg city | 34 mpg highway |
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| General evaluation: | Frontal impact: Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The side curtain and side thorax airbags deployed during the crash. After the dummy moved forward into the frontal airbag, its head contacted the side curtain airbag. Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck, chest, and both legs indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the dummy's head when it hit the steering wheel through the airbag indicate that head injuries would be possible. Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity. Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head protection: Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof. Rear passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof. |
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