cars can barely take "bumper kisses" anymore, i blame the compact design to a great extent as the bumper is basically up against the fender by maybe 2 inches. i had a lincoln town car that went through 4 bumpers kisses, 2 the people going more then 20 mphAll of them today are made of plastic and foam. But mostly they are made to crumple up like a piece of paper. I had an 89 suburban, Toyotas and Hondas would bounce off that thing like a super ball and look like three people died, my truck? A scratch or possibly a small dent.... Loved that thing. Got hit in it 3 times before I ever had to replace the bumper!

