The crash issue is with the US rear end crash test. I believe that was one of the reasons the trad cannot be sold as new cars in the US.
I think the lack of air bags may also be an issue in the US.
eddie
The USA is a bit paranoid about rear impact fires after the Ford Pinto. Europe has a bigger concern about driver safety! I'm still surprised Morgan doesn't fit a modern mulded plastic tank, one size would fot all the trads other than the new +8
All the trads can have airbags for driver and passenger: the glove box is lost and the steering wheel looks horrible. I beieve Germany requires the airbags, but perhaps someone can confirm?
