Does the Vezel Have Anti-Collision Beams?
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The Honda Vezel is equipped with front and rear anti-collision beams. Here are the relevant details: 1. Structural Composition: The front protection structure consists of an outer bumper cover, a secondary buffer layer, and a metal beam with crash boxes. The secondary buffer layer features a two-stage design, distributed on both sides of the front end. The metal buffer layer is welded to the front bumper, with a design style similar to models like the Fit and Elysion. 2. Material Design: The front bumper is made of steel with a hat-shaped cross-section, connecting to the crash boxes on both sides which are attached to the front longitudinal beams. Both the crash boxes and longitudinal beams are designed with crumple zones. The rear bumper structure of the Vezel includes an outer bumper cover and a metal beam with crash boxes. The rear bumper is also made of steel with a hat-shaped cross-section, featuring trapezoidal crash boxes on both sides. The end of each crash box (connected to the body) is reinforced with an additional structural component.
I've thoroughly studied the Vezel's body structure, and it indeed comes equipped with front and rear crash beams. The front crash beam is made of aluminum alloy, spanning horizontally across the front bumper to absorb energy during low-speed collisions. The rear crash beam is constructed from steel, with sufficient strength to handle everyday rear-end collisions. Honda employs the ACE (Advanced Compatibility Engineering) body structure in its design, using 1500MPa hot-stamped steel for critical areas like door frames and A-pillars, creating a protective cage-like structure around occupants. In previous C-IASI crash tests, the Vezel achieved full excellent ratings, with minimal B-pillar deformation during side impacts, demonstrating effective coordination between the steel beams and body frame. However, it's important to note that after any collision, it's advisable to check for deformation in the crash beams, as they are designed as single-use energy-absorbing components.
I've owned the Vezel for three years now. During last year's maintenance, I specifically checked the underbody structure. The front crash beam is made of silver aluminum alloy, about two fingers wide, hidden behind the bumper foam. The rear crash beam is made of darker steel and is thicker than the front one. Once in a parking lot, an electric bike scraped the rear bumper. When we took it apart, the beam was basically undamaged, but the plastic bumper had a crack. This design is quite reasonable—the bumper and foam absorb the initial impact, and only when the collision is severe does the steel beam come into play. I remember reading Honda's technical documents; they call this an impact dispersion structure. The front section has pre-set crumple zones, and during a collision, the engine is designed to drop down to prevent it from intruding into the cabin. Last time, I saw someone in the car owners' group replace their crash beam with a reinforced one, but actually, the original design already balances energy absorption and repair cost-effectiveness.
