Mini & Others See Pricey Damage @ Low Speed

[danjmcs]

In its test of micro and minicars, the worst performer was the Kia Rio with $9,380 total damage in the four tests. The Rio's repair bill was worse than those of most other small and midsize cars and minivans the Institute tested. This minicar racked up about $3,700 damage, or 30 percent of its purchase price, in the full-front test alone. The Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, and Mini Cooper also earned poor ratings for bumper performance.

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[Louie B.]

Um, isn't that the idea? the bumpers take the damage instead of transmitting it to the driver?

[danjmcs]

Um, isn't that the idea? the bumpers take the damage instead of transmitting it to the driver?

Right, but they are talking about 6mph crunches in comparison to other cars, and thats the type of info that effects insurance rates... cost to repair, etc.