2013 Buick Verano / Opel Astra / Buick Excelle GT NHTSA NCAP Side Impact Crash test dummies representing an average-sized adult male and a small-sized adult female are placed in the driver and rear passenger seats (driver's side), respectively, and are secured with seat belts. The side crash rating represents an intersection-type collision by having a 3,015-pound barrier moving at 38.5 mph (62km/h) into a standing vehicle. The moving barrier is covered with material that is crushable to replicate the front of a vehicle. Overall: 5 Stars Frontal: 5 Stars Side: 5 Stars Rollover: 4 Stars Risk of Rollover: 11.3% -- Thumbs up for the crash dummies! Do you think this vehicle is safe? Would you buy it? More crash tests every week: Favorite this video and subscribe to CrashNet1!