Toyota Lead The Way

A collision safety body (GOA) consisting of an impact absorbing body structure and high integrity cabin pursues the highest collision safety performance in the world within the same class, through a set of TOYOTA-original goals based on the safety standards of many countries and by analyzing accident data from Japan, Europe, and the U.S. Actual accident investigations have been thoroughly analyzed and cutting-edge safety technologies have been implemented to deal with severe collision conditions, with the aim of continuously enhancing multiple safety factors in a wide range of accident types. Furthermore, by also pursuing a body structure with a striking good balance of residual space for occupants and impact absorption, occupant protection performance has evolved.

ABS is designed to merely assist the driver, and cannot achieve braking performance that is beyond the capability of the wheels. Therefore, it is important for the driver to maintain a speed and distance that are appropriate to the road conditions.

< Frontal or rear-end collision >
During a frontal or rear-end collision

Function (System/Components)
Impact absorbing body structure (Frontal and rear part of vehicle)

Operation (Operation mechanism)
Efficiently absorbs/disperses impact energy through body deformation

Result (Mechanical phenomenon after activation)
Helps ensure cabin space and alleviates impact to the occupants in combination with other protection devices including the seatbelts and SRS airbags to help protect the occupants

< Side collision >

Situation (Activation trigger)
During a side collision

Function (System/Components)
High integrity cabin (Body frame components of items including center pillar and door impact beam)

Operation (Operation mechanism)
Disperses/absorbs impact energy and helps suppress cabin deformation

Result (Mechanical phenomenon after activation)
Helps contribute to ensuring cabin space as much as possible in combination with other occupant protection devices for occupants including the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to help protect the occupants

The high-integrity cabin and impact-absorbing/dispersing body structure help ensure residual space for occupants while also help reducing injury to occupants in combination with the seatbelts and SRS airbags.

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