Crash Offset

[fuel4soul]

What does this mean on safety ratings??

[ragingfish]

Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it is an indicator of how far off the center of the car the impact occurs

[MadBill]

Yes, it's a European standard that has been gaining credence in North America. Instead of the rare, true head-on crash, the vehicle hits the barrier with the driver's side of the front end, simulating a more common crash.