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Passenger
Driver
Front Seat
Car
Pole
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Passenger
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Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as optionBased on dummy readings in the dynamic tests, the up! scored maximum points for its protection of the three year dummy. In the frontal test, forward movement of the 3 year dummy, sat in a forward facing restraint, was not excessive. In the side impact, both dummies were properly contained by their restraints, minimising the likelihood of dangerous head contacts. The passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. However, information provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag is not clear and the system was not rewarded by Euro NCAP. The dangers of using a rearward facing restraint in the passenger seat without first disabling the airbag are not clearly labelled in the car.
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Head Impact 11.7 Pts
Pelvis Impact 0.0 Pts
Leg Impact 4.9 Pts
The bumper provided mostly good protection to pedestrians' legs. However, the front edge of the bonnet was poor in all areas tested and scored no points. In those areas where a child's head might strike, the bonnet provided poor protection. In those areas where an adult's head would strike, protection was mixed, some areas providing good protection and others poor.
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| Vehicle Yaw Rate @ COS + 1.00 s | 2.271% | meets ECE requirements |
| Vehicle Yaw Rate @ COS + 1.75 s | 1.647% | meets ECE requirements |
| Lateral Displacement @ BOS + 1.07 s | 3.11 m | meets ECE requirements |
| Applies To | All seats | ||
| Warning | Driver Seat | Front Passenger(s) | Rear Passenger(s) |
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FailElectronic stability control is standard in most European countries but optional on some variants in some countries. Volkswagen provided information to show that it will meet Euro NCAP's fitment requirements for 2011, and the system passed the test requirements. A seatbelt reminder system is standard for the driver, passenger and rear seats. A speed limitation device is not offered on the up!
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Tested Model VW up! 1.0, LHD
Body Type - 3 door hatchback
Year Of Publication 2011
Kerb Weight 855kg
VIN From Which Rating Applies - applies to all up!s of the specification tested
Class City and Supermini
Safety Equipment
Note: Other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year.
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In the frontal impact, the passenger compartment remained stable. Maximum points were scored for protection of the passenger dummy. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Volkswagen showed that a similar level of protection would be provided for occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions. In the side barrier test, most body areas had adequate protection. In the more severe side pole impact, dummy readings of rib compression indicated marginal protection of the driver's chest. The seat and head restraint provided good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.