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Volkswagen New Beetle2004-08 modelsSIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED COMBINATION HEAD AND TORSO AIRBAGSOVERALL EVALUATION: Poor Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cageHead/neck Torso Pelvis/legDriver Good Poor Poor Good MarginalRear passenger Good Good Good AcceptableImportant: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.Test details:The Volkswagen New Beetle was reincarnated for the 1998 model year. Front seat-mounted side torso airbags were standard initially and were upgraded to front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags beginning with 2004 models.Injury measures:Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures likely in a crash of this severity. A fracture of the pelvis would also be likely. In addition, loading of the shoulder was excessive.Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.Head protection:Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side airbag that deployed from the seat.Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the pillar behind the rear side window. This pillar is required by federal standard to provide some protection for occupants' heads.