2014 Toyota Corolla Earns "Marginal" Rating in Tough New Crash Test
The 2014 Toyota Corolla got a less than stellar rating on the IIHS small overlap front crash test.
The all-new Corolla earned just a “marginal” rating on the test, which replicates what would happen if a vehicle strikes another vehicle or an object like a tree or a utility pole. According to IIHS, the Corolla’s structural performance was poor and the driver’s space was seriously compromised in the test.
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It’s not all bad news though for the Corolla. It did receive a good rating in the other crash tests which is good enough to give the Corolla a “Top Safety Pick” rating. By not getting a good on the small overlap front crash test, the Japanese automaker won’t be able to boast that its new Corolla is a “Top Safety Pick+.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Looking at the crash test score, all I can say to Toyota is, "Well, you've seen the crash test results, start beefing up the Corolla's structural integrity right now!"
I think people should realize that the IIHS is a private organization. It is not affiliated with the government. The IIHS is constantly striving to be relevant and to make headlines. Their testers are chubby, pedantic nerds in lab coats. When large numbers of cars ace their tests, the IIHS becomes less relevant. So they change the test and make it harder. But it's really not fair to keep changing the target. I'm sure the Corolla has aced or will ace any and all government-run crash tests. That's more than adequate.