Crash Test 2006 - 08 Buick Lucerne IIHS (Side Impact)

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Buick Lucerne2006-08 modelsresults also apply to: 2006-08 Cadillac DTSSIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD FRONT AND REAR HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAGS AND STANDARD FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED TORSO AIRBAGSOVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cageHead/neck Torso Pelvis/legDriver Good Good Acceptable Good MarginalRear passenger Good Good Good GoodImportant: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.Test details:The Buick Lucerne was introduced in the 2006 model year as a replacement for the Buick LeSabre and Park Avenue. The Cadillac DTS was introduced in the 2006 model year as a replacement for the Cadillac DeVille.Injury measures:Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.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 curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.