Crash Test 2012 - Ford Kuga / Escape Euro NCAP

Adult occupant The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger and Ford demonstrated 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, the Kuga scored maximum points, with good protection of all body regions. In the more severe side pole test, protection of the chest was adequate and that of other body regions was good. The seat and head restraint provided good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. Child occupant Based on dummy readings in the dynamic tests, the Kuga scored maximum points for its protection of both the 3 year and 18 month infants. 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 the protective shells of their restraints, minimising the likelihood of head contact with parts of the car interior. A switch is available as an option which allows the passenger airbag to be disabled, allowing a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. The switch was not assessed as it is not standard equipment. The dangers of using a rearward-facing child restraint without first disabling that airbag are clearly marked inside the car. Pedestrian The bumper scored maximum points...