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Originally Posted by BMWrules7
It only goes to show that BMW makes cars to pass particular set of tests.
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Not only BMW, but most other manufacturer's as well. They were placing the shock absorbing crumple bars at the front middle, because the tests were testing at the front middle. Now they will have to re-design.
The other issue here is how little space there is between the front wheel and the passenger cell on some of these cars. And can you imagine on a small hatchback!???? The wheel would push back right into the passenger.
Look at the VW CC video -- the car that scores so badly:
... the passenger cell is VERY close to the front wheel. No wonder it does so badly.