Consumer Reports - Prius

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Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius hybrid earned a Good score in frontal crash protection, but it was damaged badly enough in the side impact that without optional side-curtain air bags, the test barrier impacted the dummy's head--earning the car a marginal rating. Tests indicated that in the real world, a serious brain injury would likely be the result. When equipped with side-impact air bags, injury measures for the Prius were low and the side-impact rating improved to Good.