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Originally Posted by twssas
Wife commented about our seats, how they seemed to snug up along with the seat belt as impact happen. She said she didn't feel like she was "jostled" at all. Firemen cut me out of my side.....and other than a few stitches, and lots of bruises, I am fine. Passenger compartment seemed to stay strong. I am sure other vehicles would have protected as well....but i am convinced the BMW saved us some severe injury. And a little luck as well.
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BMWs actually use seat belt pretensioners, which set off like airbags in case of accidents and pull the seat belt a little more snug against you while catching the seat belt latches. So she was right.
Unfortunately you now have first hand experience on why the X5 is one of the safest vehicles out there.