Euro NCAP _ Peugeot 307 CC _ 2003 _ Crash test

The 307 has a strong passenger safety cell that remained intact during the front and side impacts and protected its occupants. The floorpan also retained its shape. However, the driver ran a risk of serious knee injuries from hitting the steering column and lock. Child protection was effective but the 18-month-old risked neck injuries. The CC&safeguarding of pedestrians was average. Front impact The car was tested with its roof down to give worst-case results. But the body proved very strong after the impact, showing no distortion around the sill and pillar areas and this helped to keep impact forces acting on occupants&chests low. The footwell was virtually undisturbed, which helped to protect the driver&feet. He risked knee injuries from hitting the steering column and lock although the surrounding area was hazard-free. The front seat belts had reel mounted pre-tensioners and were load limited, both of which reduce the risk of injury for occupants. Side impact The 307cc was tested with its roof erect to check whether the driver&head would strike it. The head and thorax airbag mounted in the seat prevented this and protected well, although the driver&chest contacted the seat wing and airbag, giving a slightly higher loading than for the rest of his body. Child occupant Both were forward facing and used two-point ISOFIX mountings without top tethers. Both children&head&were protected in the frontal and side impacts although the younger one risked neck injury. The standard...