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May 31, 2006 | 03:26 PM

#21

b17gsr

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From: Ottawa, Ontario

And a safer vehicle is the one that can avoid an accident.

May 31, 2006 | 09:03 PM

#22

GoFit

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Quote:

Originally Posted by b17gsr

And a safer vehicle is the one that can avoid an accident.

I agree....

May 31, 2006 | 09:12 PM

#23

myopicpaideia

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Joined: May 2006

Posts: 22

From: San Diego, CA USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by corey415

I disagree.

The 2007 Yaris is actually "safer" than the Honda Fit. The body structure of that car is newer and is designed in a similar fashion to Honda's ACE technology. The Honda Fit body structure predates ACE, and therefore isn't up to today's standard.

Let's hold off this discussion until the Yaris gets a rating. The body structure may be newer, but the ACE construction of Honda is by no means an 'outdated' design. But I have gone against my own suggestion.

I would like to see the safety of the standard and the fully airbag equipped Yaris. Can anyone verify that the Yaris doesn't come standard with or have the option of side curtain airbags in the back? (Maybe because it is only a two door?)

May 31, 2006 | 10:28 PM

#24

annie

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Joined: Apr 2006

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From: Pasadena, CA

This makes me very happy! My insurance company is getting a call very soon, now that the front and side impact test results are out. I hope this lowers my premium.

May 31, 2006 | 10:31 PM

#25

Jlimer78

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Joined: May 2006

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From: Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by FondaFit

Since when is the passenger front more safe than the rear? One of my big considerations in buying my Fit was to make it easy for my old lab to get in and out of the car. Now I have to worry about how safe he is back there!

These tests are done with seatbelts on, so regardless of the rating, isnt your dog still screwed?