Super TestCar reviews - Holden - Astra - SRi 3-dr hatchHolden modelsSafety15 Mar 2002 FORMING the basis of Astra's safety system is a passenger safety cell with front, rear and side deformation zones. The front structure absorbs forces generated in an accident via three load paths. In the event of a head-on collision, the front frame serves as the main load path. In the upper area, the wheel arch reinforcements distribute crash energy toward the rear through the A-pillars and door reinforcements. The suspension subframe forms the lower load path. An additional system cross-member between the A-pillars acts as a stable anchor for the energy-absorbing steering column, decoupling it from the windshield cross-member and front bulkhead to reduce penetration into the cabin. All Astras are fitted with dual, full-size front airbags and all seating positions have lap-sash seatbelts. The front seatbelts have an adjustable upper mounting point and pyrotechnic pretensioners that take up seatbelt slack in high-speed impacts. The front seatbelts also incorporate a force limiter to minimise injury risk. All seats have "anti-submarining" design to prevent passengers sliding underneath the belt in a collision, while the B-pillar design enables side impact forces to be dissipated through the floor panel and seat mounting cross-members. Strengthened foam-filled doors and alloy side-impact beams provide extra protection. Did you know?Operations began at Holden's Lang Lang (Vic) proving ground in 1957All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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