Abstract: A powertrain assembly including a powertrain unit with a drive shaft, at least a first mount and at least a first coupling arm, arranged to direct the drive shaft substantially perpendicular to a driving direction of the vehicle. The first mount is arranged substantially perpendicular to the drive shaft. The first coupling arm is arranged between a first end side of the powertrain unit and the first mount and is connected to the powertrain unit by at least a first fixing element to hold the powertrain unit in an initial position. The first coupling arm is configured to clash into the first mount in case of a vehicle collision. The first fixing element is configured to be sheared off from the first coupling arm to at least partially disconnect the powertrain unit from the first coupling arms after the clash of the first coupling arm into the first mount.

Abstract: A rearward-facing seat with safety reinforcement includes a base; a back; and an adaptive damping device behind an upper portion of the back of the seat. The adaptive damping device can be an inflatable airbag, crushable material or spring. The damping device can adapt to one or more of crash severity, crash conditions, occupant position or occupant size.