Ok, so it was FOUR-points...

Detroit Auto Scene released a pic of Ford's safety team demoing a four-point seat belt. Same electronic interlock problems as a five-point and no anti-submarine strap. I guess there are still enough people out there wearing skirts to eliminate that fifth point found on a proper harness from the consumer version.

I'm not sold on the "airbag-in-the-webbing" system, though. I have enough padding up top already. In fact, that padding is one of the reasons traditional four-points suck for girls. Modern five-points with their center buckle work a lot better if you have any mass on your chest, and regular old three-points have their virtues, too.

I'll be curious to see the safety testing - the area between consumer-friendly three-points plus airbag and full five/six-points with a HANS is plagued with problems. While a four-point does keep you in your seat, your head and neck take a beating. I know - my Schroth Ralley 4 just about kills me when I use it, but I sure do stay in my seat.