WIL (Whiplash Injury Lessening) Concept Seat
- Benefit
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Helps reduce whiplash injuries, which account for 92% of the injuries sustained in the event of a rear-end collision. 5
Fifty-three percent of accidents involving passenger injuries occur during rear-end collisions, and 92% of these involve neck injuries, including whiplash. Toyota front seats incorporating the WIL (Whiplash Injury Lessening) concept are designed to help minimize whiplash injuries to the neck.
*measured in Japan
5: 2005 data reported by the Institute for Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis
- Quintessentially Toyota
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Whiplash injuries occur when the head and torso move in relative ways during a rear-end collision. Believing that it is important for the seatback and headrest to simultaneously cushion the occupant’s head and torso during an impact, Toyota re-assessed the positioning of the seatback frame and headrest and also increased the rigidity of the seat frame in designing the WIL concept seats.
