1.   This coincided with the introduction of new seat belt legislation regarding rear seat passengers.

2.   Two are in the front and no bulkhead intrudes into the Squirrel cabin so the rear seat passengers have excellent all-round vision.

3.   Rear seat passengers also gain with more kneeroom, headroom and elbow room.

4.   Both back and front seat passengers were wearing seat belts.

5.   And this year, Mercedes-Benz has mounted airbags in the door frame for both front seat passengers for even greater protection.

6.   BMW is the first to add a head protecting Inflatable Tubular system that protects front seat passengers against head and torso injuries.

7.   Airbags ahead of front seat passengers and beside them protect them in crashes.

8.   All passenger mini-vans -- as opposed to those designed for commercial use -- seat at least five passengers, with some offering seating for up to eight.

9.   Conversely, Rees-Jones was wearing his seat belt and while he did suffer serious injuries, the front seat passenger is expected to recover.