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Why Auto Body Repair Shops
‘HATE OUR GUTS’
Out Of All The Pickup Trucks Made Today, Not One
Has An Energy Absorbing Rear Bumper That Will
Withstand A 5 MPH Impact!
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*Average repair costs from the 2000-2004 models –
rear into pole at 5 miles per hour as conducted by the
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety.
**As conducted by MGA Research
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SUPERBUMPER IMPACT TABLE
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If You Are Stopped, Then Rear Ended By A Vehicle Weighing...
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Impact Effects
Are Reduced Approximately... |
This impact / weight comparison table also applies to
rear into pole or flat barrier impacts.
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Sample of Vehicle Types In Curb Weight Category From Column One
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1500 - 1999 lbs
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4.34 mph *
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Chevrolet Metro, Honda Insight, Suzuki Swift
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2000 - 2499 lbs
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3.76 mph *
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Chevrolet Prizm, Ford Focus, Hyundai Accent, Toyota Corolla,
Toyota Echo, MINI Cooper
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2500 - 2999 lbs
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3.36 mph *
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Chevrolet Cavalier, Dodge Neon, Honda Civic, Plymouth Neon,
Pontiac Sunfire, VW Jetta
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3000 - 3499 lbs
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3.07 mph *
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Jeep Wrangler, Chevrolet Impala, Dodge Stratus, Ford Taurus,
Honda Accord
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3500 - 3999 lbs
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2.84 mph *
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Dodge Caravan, Porsche 911, Ford Crown Victoria,
Cadillac DeVille, Volvo V70
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4000 - 4499 lbs
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2.66 mph *
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Ford Explorer, Dodge Dakota, Ford Windstar, Lexus RX 330,
Isuzu Rodeo, Honda Pilot
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4500 - 4999 lbs
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2.50 mph *
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F150, Chevrolet TrailBlazer,
Dodge Ram 1500
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5000 - 5499 lbs
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2.38 mph *
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GMC Yukon, Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Suburban, Dodge Durango,
Nissan Pathfinder
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5500 - 5999 lbs
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2.26 mph *
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Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition, Cadillac Escalade,
GMC Yukon Denali
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6000 - 6499 lbs
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2.17 mph *
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GMC Yukon XL 2500, Chevrolet Suburban, LandRover Range Rover,
Dodge Durango
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6500 - 6999 lbs
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2.08 mph *
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Hummer H2 SUV, Ford Excursion, Chevrolet Avalanche 2500
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(* Note: The Impact Numbers In This Table Are Purely
Mathematical Based on Kinetic Energy Formulas —
Actual Impact Effects Vary.)
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Some Vehicles May Appear in More Than One Weight Category
Depending On The Model
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