Small overlap front
The small overlap front evaluation consists of a driver-side and a passenger-side component. If the results of the two evaluations differ, then the combined small overlap rating is equal to the lower rating.
Driver-side
- Rating applies to 2022-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Acura MDX A-Spec
The Acura MDX was redesigned for the 2022 model year after a one-year absence from the market. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Acura MDX conducted by Honda as part of frontal crash test verification.
| Overall driver-side evaluation | G |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTN2101 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 1 |
| Footrest (cm) | 3 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 5 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 6 |
| Parking brake (cm) | |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 0 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 2 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 2 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTN2101 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 154 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 9 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.19 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 25 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.2 |
| Right | 1.7 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.28 |
| Right | 0.55 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.8 |
| Right | 2.3 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 62 |
| Right | 42 |
Passenger-side
- Rating applies to 2022-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Acura MDX
The Acura MDX was redesigned for the 2022 model year after a one-year absence from the market. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Acura MDX conducted by Honda as part of frontal crash test verification.
| Overall passenger-side evaluation | G |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | VTP2101 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 4 |
| Footrest (cm) | 9 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 9 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 9 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 1 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 2 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 4 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTP2101 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 254 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.2 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 54 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.44 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 17 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.9 |
| Right | 2.0 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 5 |
| Right | 5 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.56 |
| Right | 0.52 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 3.2 |
| Right | 2.4 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 64 |
| Right | 71 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTP2101 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 90 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 6 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.17 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 21 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.9 |
| Right | 1.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.23 |
| Right | 0.27 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.6 |
| Right | 2.1 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 31 |
| Right | 53 |
How the small overlap front test is conducted
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2022-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Acura MDX Elite
The Acura MDX was redesigned for the 2022 model year after a one-year absence from the market. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Acura MDX conducted by Honda as part of frontal crash test verification.
| Overall evaluation | G |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Leg/foot, left | G |
| Leg/foot, right | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTF2101 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 1 |
| Left (cm) | 4 |
| Center (cm) | 2 |
| Right (cm) | 2 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 7 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | -1 |
| Right (cm) | -1 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | 0 |
| Rearward (cm) | -3 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTF2101 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 152 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.0 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 66 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.20 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 25 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force - left (kN) | 1.2 |
| Femur force - right (kN) | 1.0 |
| Knee displacement - left (mm) | 1 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 1 |
| Maximum tibia index - left | 0.31 |
| Maximum tibia index - right | 0.37 |
| Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 2.2 |
| Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 2.0 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 42 |
| Right | 44 |
How the moderate overlap front test is conducted
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2023-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2023 Acura MDX SH 4-door 4wd
The Acura MDX was redesigned for the 2022 model year after a one-year absence from the market.
| Overall evaluation | A |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Thigh/hip | G |
| Leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Thigh | G |
| Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | M |
View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
The rear passenger dummy's head approached the front seatback, which increases the risk of head injuries.
Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a low risk of injury to the head or neck and chest. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.
The rear passenger dummy's lap belt moved from the ideal position on the pelvis onto the abdomen, increasing the risk of abdominal injuries.
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEF2322 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 2 |
| Left (cm) | 4 |
| Center (cm) | 3 |
| Right (cm) | 2 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 10 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 0 |
| Right (cm) | -1 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | 0 |
| Rearward (cm) | -3 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2322 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 120 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 7 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.23 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 26 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.0 |
| Right | 0.8 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.28 |
| Right | 0.25 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.5 |
| Right | 1.9 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 44 |
| Right | 35 |
Rear passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2322 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion | no contact |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.8 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion | no contact |
| Chest | |
| Chest index | 34 |
| Shoulder belt tension (kN) | 3.8 |
| Thigh (kN) | |
| Left femur compression | 0.2 |
| Right femur compression | 0.1 |
How the updated moderate overlap front test is conducted
February 2024 adjustment to rating criteria
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2022-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Acura MDX SH 4-door 4wd
The Acura MDX was redesigned for the 2022 model year after a one-year absence from the market. Side 2.0 ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2023 Accord conducted by Honda as part of side crash test verification.
| Overall evaluation | G |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis | G |
| Driver head protection | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis | G |
| Rear passenger head protection | G |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS2202 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -22.0 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTS2202 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 83 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.6 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.3 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 18 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 0.7 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 30 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 27 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.48 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.33 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.7 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTS2202 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 171 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.5 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 19 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 37 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 22 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.38 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.53 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.7 |
How the side crash test is conducted
Headlights
Trim level(s)
All trims
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | G |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the sharp left and both right curves and fair on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual left and both right curves and fair on the sharp left curve.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on the gradual left curve.
Technical measurements for this test
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating Applies to 2022-24 models | G |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 98.3 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 57.0 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 88.2 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 57.9 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 69.8 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 61.5 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 159.6 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 151.6 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 91.0 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 78.8 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 69.9 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 63.2 m |
How headlights are evaluated
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Rating applies to all 2024 models
System details
- standard Collision Mitigation Braking System
| Overall evaluation | A |
| Includes high-beam assist credit |
Crossing child — day
- In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 19 mph.
Crossing adult — night
- In the 12 mph test, this vehicle nearly avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle nearly avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, impact speed was reduced by 17 mph.
Parallel adult — night
- In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle failed to slow.
- In the 37 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 33 mph when using its high beams and a warning was issued 2.3 seconds before impact. When using its low beams, this vehicle failed to slow and a warning was issued 0 seconds before impact.
How front crash prevention is evaluated
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2023-24 models
| Overall evaluation | P |
|---|---|
| Front row | |
| Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual) | |
| Initiation time | |
| Duration | Negligible (under 8 seconds) |
| Volume | |
| Audio frequency | |
| Second row | |
| Startup status alert (visual) | None |
Technical measurements for this test
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 53 dB |
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 56 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 3.0 dB |
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 56 dB |
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 59 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 3.1 dB |
| Dominant audio frequency | 544 Hz |
How seat belt reminders are evaluated
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2022-24 models
| Overall evaluation | G + extra LATCH positions |
| Vehicle trim | |
| Seat type | leather |
This vehicle has 3 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 2 additional seating positions with a tether anchor only.
| Overall evaluation | G + extra LATCH positions |
| Vehicle trim | |
| Seat type | leather |
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
| Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
shared lower achors symbol | Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) |
| No hardware available |
Details by seating position
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| hard-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 4 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| none available | |
| 6 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| none available |
Technical measurements for this test
Seat position 21
3
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 92 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 91 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor | Yes |
Seat position 22
2
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 0-2 |
| Force (lbs) | 6 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 77 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 0-2 |
| Force (lbs) | 9 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 72 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Bottom seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor | Yes |
Seat position 23
1
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 88 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 92 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor | Yes |
Seat position 31
6
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Lower anchor B | |
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor | Yes |
Seat position 33
4
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Lower anchor B | |
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor | Yes |
How child seat anchors are evaluated
