Crash Test Ratings By New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

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Fiat Argo and Cronos, zero vote in the crash test

Fiat: the Argo and Cronos models got a score of zero stars in the latest crash tests performed under the latest Latin NCAP protocol. In the frontal collision test, carried out at a speed of 64 km / h, the protections of the Fiat cars for knees, thorax and head were particularly negative. Basically the whole body was exposed to damage, and in general the structure of the passenger compartment has not shown that it can withstand certain impacts. The lack of side airbags, now the norm among cars sold in richer countries, has certainly weighed on the results. It must be remembered that with the protocols used in the past, Argo and Cronos had obtained three stars for the protection of adults and four stars for children: but in the field of safety, those who stop are lost, and with the new evaluations there has been no way to repeat the same performances.

Fiat Argo and Cronos (replacements for the segments once occupied by Punto, Palio, Linea and Siena) are produced in Argentina and Brazil, with 2 front airbags and no standard ESC system. Despite this worrying scenario, Stellantis, through Fiat, has announced that it will soon improve this model and will volunteer for testing, to demonstrate the improvements.

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Renault Zoe awarded zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating

The Renault Zoe has become only the third car in Euro NCAP history to be awarded zero stars for crash safety. The previous version of the popular electric hatchback received a five-star rating in 2013, but thanks to more stringent safety tests and the omission of certain safety features, the latest model scored poorly.

The Zoe didn’t fare well in the frontal offset crash test, with Euro NCAP citing poor protection of the driver’s chest area. It performed worse in the side pole test, however, which simulates hitting a tree or lamppost side-on. According to Euro NCAP, a third of these accidents are serious or fatal, and the pole struck the test dummy’s head when testing the Zoe.

A key factor in the Zoe’s poor performance is the removal of a head airbag, which protects occupants from side impacts. Renault introduced this type of airbag in 2001 with the Laguna 2, which became the first car to achieve a five-star Euro NCAP rating. The Zoe’s 43% adult occupant safety score is the lowest in the past 11 years of testing.
The Zoe also lacks some driving assist systems commonly fitted to modern cars as standard, such as lane-departure warning and autonomous emergency braking. This resulted in a 14% safety assist score, 61% lower than average this year.

Elsewhere in the Renault group staple, the Dacia Spring EV, which could arrive in the UK next year, also scored poorly with a one-star rating. Testing revealed a chance of severe chest compression and a shortage of leg and pelvis protection during frontal impacts, resulting in an adult occupant protection score of (49%). Crashes could result in serious head and neck injuries for child occupants, too.

There were some strong performers this year, however. The BMW iX scored five stars, with an impressive adult occupant protection result of 91%. The Genesis G70 and GV70 also received top marks, continuing the brand’s 100% record of five-star cars thus far. The Mercedes EQS achieved the highest adult occupant protection rating of all in 2021, scoring 96%.

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BMW iX Scores Full 5 Star Rating In The Euro NCAP Crash Test Results

The BMW iX is the brand's all-electric SUV and will soon make its way to the Indian market. Ahead of its launch, prospective buyers will be assured to know the new electric offering has scored a five-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP crash test results. And going by the findings, the new iX is also one of the safest cars to be made in recent times. While the car did not score top points across all tests, it managed a stronger average score with a 91 per cent safety rating for adult occupant protection. Meanwhile, child occupant protection stood at an impressive 87 per cent. The electric SUV scored an 81 per cent rating in the safety assist systems in the Euro NCAP crash tests.

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Honda City, CIvic Recognized For Consistent 5-Star Rating At Decade For Safer Vehicle Awards

In celebration of their 10th anniversary, the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries or ASEAN NCAP recognized vehicle manufacturers who have made initiatives to ensure the best safety performance of their vehicles through the Decade of Safer Vehicle Awards.

Two vehicle models stood out for their consistent 5-star safety ratings since the ASEAN NCAP was founded in 2011. These are the Honda City and Civic.

The latest 11th generation Civic, aside from garnering a perfect safety score (despite being tested using the stricter 2021 to 2025 protocols), also nabbed the Safety Technology Award for its Honda SENSING system, particularly because it managed to apply autonomous emergency braking even for motorcycles.

Another Honda, the Accord also managed to have the Best Forward Facing Child Occupant Protection under the 2017 to 2020 protocols.

For Adult Occupancy Protection, the Toyota C-HR was rated the highest. Toyota also happened to have the most number of 5-star rated cars tested and evaluated during a decade of ASEAN NCAP.

The Isuzu mu-X received the Best Safety Assist Technology for 2020.

Throughout its 10-year history, the ASEAN NCAP tested about 110 models and variants, producing 137 ratings. During this period ASEAN NCAP has also developed three roadmaps that are Roadmaps for 2012 to 2016, 2017 to 2020, and 2021 to 2025.

Under the latest roadmap 2021 to 2025, ASEAN NCAP covers four assessment domains comprising Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), Child Occupant Protection (COP), Safety Assist (SAT), and Motorcyclist Safety. The 2021-2025 roadmap marks a significant milestone for ASEAN NCAP in which we had initiated the development of an assessment pillar that ensures the assessed vehicle avoids collision with vulnerable road users particularly motorcyclists.

ASEAN NCAP Decade of Safer Vehicle Award Winners

• Best Adult Occupant Protection 2012 to 2016 – Nissan Teana
• Best Adult Occupant Protection 2017 to 2020 – Toyota C-HR
• Best Safety Assist 2017 – Perodua Myvi
• Best Safety Assist 2018 – Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
• Best Safety Assist 2019 – Toyota Granvia / Majesty / Hiace Super Grandia
• Best Safety Assist 2020 – Isuzu mu-X
• Best Forward Facing Child Occupant Protection 2012 to 2016 – Nissan Teana
• Best Forward Facing Child Occupant Protection 2017 to 2020 – Honda Accord
• Safety Technology Award – Honda Civic (AEB for Motorcycle)
• Excellent Award for Consistent 5-Star Rating: Honda City
• Excellent Award for Consistent 5-Star Rating: Honda Civic
• Most 5-Star Cars 2012 to 2016 – Honda
• Most 5-Star Cars 2012 to 2016 – Nissan
• Most 5-Star Cars 2017 to 2020 – Toyota
• Most 5-Star Cars 2012 to 2020 – Toyota
• Best Road Safety Partner – Honda

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Made-In-India Hyundai Accent Scores Zero Star Rating In Latin NCAP

The Latin New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) has tested a slew of models in its latest round of crash testing and that includes the made-in-India Hyundai Accent as well. The Hyundai Accent sold in Latin American markets is a slightly stripped-down version of the Hyundai Verna and is manufactured in India and Mexico, with one frontal airbag as standard and no standard ESC. It was rated with zero stars. The compact sedan achieved 9.23 per cent in adult occupant protection, 12.68 per cent in child occupant protection, 53.11 per cent in pedestrian and vulnerable road user protection and 6.98 per cent for safety assist. The new Accent was tested in frontal impact, side impact, whiplash and pedestrian protection. The model showed poor performance in the frontal impact showing a red chest for the adult passenger and leading to zero points in this test and marginal to good side impact protection for adult protection.

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Hyundai Verna, Kia Sportage Score 0 Star Safety Rating – Latin NCAP

The Latin NCAP which tests cars for Latin America and the Caribbean countries, recently published test results of 3 cars which it had recently tested. Despite some well known names, all 3 cars scored a disappointing 0 star in the safety tests. The 3 cars which were tested were the Hyundai Verna (Accent), Kia Sportage and Great Wall Wingle 5.

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So mantra for Oriental OEMs be it Korean, Japanese, Chinese is Lots of gizmos and skimp on safety. Or Rather feel that Safety is unnecessary part of car.

 

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MG Marvel R Electric Car Gets 4 Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

Recently the Roewe Marvel R was tested by Euro NCAP in the crash tests and the SUV received a respectable four-star safety rating.

Euro NCAP reports stated that in the full-width rigid barrier test, Marvel R provided an adequate or good amount of protection to all the critical body regions of the passengers. Also, the SUV scored maximum points available in the side barrier crash test, in this test the protection of all critical body regions was rated good.

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Dec 2021: GNCAP Rating based sales analysis:

• 5 Star rated cars Nexon, Punch, XUV700, XUV300, Altroz have made managed to double thier sales compared to last year.
• Unrated cars continue to be dominant segment contributing to over 40% of total sales
• 1star rated car have no sales in this month
• 0 Star rated cars mostly from Suzuki stable contributing to almost 13% of cars sold in Dec 2021, 4% lower than 2020 numbers.

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Vehicle sales GNCAP Rating wise in December 2021 -Statistics -Autohead.in

 

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New Toyota Land Cruiser scores 5 stars in ANCAP crash test

The new Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 has been awarded a 5-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The SUV scored 89 percent and 88 percent for adult and child protection, respectively, along with a respectable 81 percent score for vulnerable road user protection and a 77 percent score for its safety assist systems.

In Australia and New Zealand, the Land Cruiser comes standard with a full suite of airbags, including ones on the side to protect the head and chest. The safety suite includes autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

Unfortunately, neither Europe or North America are getting the new 300 Series Land Cruiser, but the latest generation of the Lexus LX is heading to the US. It shares a whole lot with the Toyota counterpart, so expect similarly impressive crash-test results.

Pricing for the new LX isn't available for the US yet, but the information should come soon because sales begin in the first quarter of 2022. As a luxury-focused model, it might have even more safety tech than the Toyota.

Power for the LX 600 comes from a twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 that makes 409 bhp (305 kilowatts) and 479 pound-feet (649 pound-feet) of torque. It runs through a 10-speed automatic.

Inside, the LX packs a dual touchscreen infotainment system. The upper one measures 12.3 inches and handles showing the navigation, audio controls, and Multi-Terrain Monitor. The lower display is 7.0 inches for handling the HVAC and Multi-Terrain Select details.

There's an available Ultra Luxury that adds overhead ceiling vents, reading lights, and a rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens. Also, the F Sport trim is for folks who want to go off-road with tech like a Torsen limited-slip differential for the rear axle and revised suspension tuning.

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Honda City And Jazz Crash Tested, Both Get 4 Stars

In the first round of tests in 2022, under its Safer Cars For India programme, Global NCAP has results for two Honda models sold in the country. The Honda City compact sedan and Honda Jazz premium hatch have been tested for frontal offset impact. And I'd like to clarify here that it is the older Honda City, not the new 5th gen that has been tested. This is because the 4th gen is the most basic version of the car that is available in the market, and Global NCAP always tests the base variant in any crash. Despite being the old gen, the result is good with the car scoring 4-Stars for adult occupant protection. The lack of a 3-point seatbelt in the middle rear seat also cost it some points. The dummy impact chart shows minimal injuries to front occupants as well. The car's structure and footwell were still rated as unstable though.

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Nissan Shows Big Improvement In Crash Safety; 4 Star Result For Magnite

The Nissan Magnite subcompact SUV has been crash tested by Global NCAP. And the result is a competent 4-Star rating for the popular model. The Magnite arrived in India at the very end of 2020. And the model tested is the base variant as is the case with all NCAP tests. The Nissan Magnite has achieved a good 4-stars for adult occupant protection with an 11.85 score on a maximum 17 points. The car was tested in a frontal offset crash test at 64 kmph, and there was no side impact test.

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Renault Kiger Scores 4 Stars In Global NCAP Crash Test

It launched as the Nissan Magnite's alter ego - but the Renault Kiger has its own identity for sure. And coming on the heels of last year's good 4-star performance by the Renault Triber MPV, the Kiger has also managed a solid 4 stars. And in fact it beats the overall individual score of the Triber and even the Magnite at 12.34 points of a maximum 17. For Renault this is a far cry from its initial results: Renault Kwid - Zero Stars (2016) Kwid - 1 Star (2016), Duster - Zero Stars (no airbags 2017), and 3 Stars (Driver airbag, 2017), Lodgy - Zero Stars (2018). But it is in-line with last year's Renault Triber crash test that saw it also get 4 Stars. David Ward, President of the Towards Zero Foundation said, "As we pass the #SaferCarsforIndia fifty test milestone, it's important to recognise the progress that has been made. Automakers are rising to the challenge set by Global NCAP."

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Renault Megane E-Tech Electric earns five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP safety tests

The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric has been awarded a full five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, in the car safety body’s first round of crash test results for 2022 that also included many other new models.

In its assessment Euro NCAP awarded the Megane E-Tech Electric the highest-possible rating, with the car performing particularly well for passenger protection. For the adult occupant category, the Megane earned an 85 per cent score, and the child passenger rating was even better at 89%.

The car’s safety assist tech was rated well at 79 per cent, while the vulnerable road user protection score was rated at 65 per cent.

 

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Toyota Veloz scores 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP

The 2022 Toyota Veloz is the first Toyota model to be tested under ASEAN NCAP’s stricter 2021 – 2025 protocol, which now also includes assessment for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as well as blind spot monitoring, among others.

The model tested is an Indonesian-market Toyota Veloz manufactured in 2021, with the front and side impact tests conducted at Japan’s JARI lab.

Although the Veloz scored 5 stars overall, it’s on the rather lower-end of the 5 stars scoring range.

In adult occupant protection, the Veloz scored 27.90 points (maximum is 32 points). Protection for injuries in the driver’s chest area was only marginal in both frontal and side impact collision.

Child occupant protection is good enough, scoring a maximum 16 points and 8 points for front and side impact protection respectively, although the Veloz lost some points with installation of child seats in the centre of the second row.

AEB, which Toyota refers to as Pre-Collision System (PCS), part of the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) suite of driving aids, passed all ASEAN NCAP requirements but the Veloz’s PCS didn’t score maximum points because there’s no pedestrian detection and the feature is not available as standard.

Blind spot detection was also satisfactory.

The Toyota Veloz is a higher-range variant of the Toyota Avanza, whose lineage has now been split into two.
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