Ford Ka+

The passenger compartment of the Ka+ remained stable in the frontal offset test.  Dummy readings showed good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger.  However, structures in the dashboard were thought likely to pose a risk to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions and the score was penalised.  Dummy readings of chest compression indicated a marginal level of protection for this part of the body for both the driver and passenger.  In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of the driver was good for all areas apart from the chest, protection of which was adequate.  However, measurement of compression indicated poor protection for the chest of the rear passenger dummy and head decelerations demonstrated weak head protection.  In contrast, the Ka+ scored maximum points in both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, with good protection of all critical body areas.  Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.  A geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated a marginal level of whiplash protection.  The Ka+ does not have an autonomous emergency braking system.