Toyota introduces first rear-window curtain airbag.

Toyota develops rear window airbag
Associated press

Sep 30, 2008

TOKYO–Toyota Motor Corp. has developed a rear window air bag to upgrade protection for back-seat passengers.

In the event of a rear-end collision, the air bag is ejected from the roof lining above the rear window and spreads like a curtain to protect the heads of the rear passengers.

Toyota said Tuesday the rear window curtain-shield air bag is the world's first.

The new safety gear will debut in the "iQ" compact four-seat vehicle, to be introduced later this year.

As part of an effort to attract buyers, Toyota has tried to make side air bags and shield air bags standard features.

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Designer1 - 10/5/2008 9:06:37 AM

+1 Boost

And you read the article and you didn't get it that the airbag will laminate the rear window? Your complain is so stupid that it makes no sense.

Yet, I agree with you that this is a marketing gimmick, but it’s not a bad feature though. I wish they do the same for the windshield too.

Lexurious - 10/4/2008 9:27:48 PM

+2 Boost

i hope that doesn't implode even from a light rear ender. it will be a b!tch to have that replaced every time someone love taps you..

S4cabriofoxone - 10/5/2008 5:04:57 PM

+2 Boost

It would come out whenever the other airbags come out.