The European body Euro NCAP, which specializes in crash tests and tests of vehicle safety equipment, has published a new series of test results, the fifth for the year.
In particular, we find something new Tesla Model Ywhich rose to the top of the tested models with an overall rating 5 stars. Model Y, manufactured at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin, has 97% adult protection, 87% child protection, 82% vulnerable road user protection and 98% safety systems.
Euro NCAP crash tests: new models received 5 stars
Euro NCAP also tested two new Chinese models from the Great Wall Motor group:Ora the cat and Wey Coffee 01which both received maximum rating of 5 stars. Now Chinese manufacturers are betting heavily on safety in order to conquer the European market.
“In the past we have seen good results from some Chinese manufacturers, but also very poor results. This year, Euro NCAP will test more Chinese cars than ever before, and Great Wall Motor is truly setting the standard for others to follow. Congratulations also to Tesla on the Model Y results, which are truly exceptional and set a new record. Tesla has shown that nothing but the best is good enough for them, and we hope they will continue to achieve this goal in the future.”said Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP.
Tesla Y steals the show…
Adult resident ➡️ 97%
Child➡️87%
Vulnerable road users➡️82%
Security system➡️98% #You are here @You are here https://t.co/G7ADfPmFZN— Euro NCAP (@EuroNCAP) September 7, 2022
Euro NCAP crash tests: well-rated Chinese models
For more details,Ora the cat scores 92% in adult protection, 83% in child protection, 74% in vulnerable road users and 93% in safety systems.
SUV Wey Coffee 01 91% for adult protection, 87% for child protection, 79% for vulnerable road users and 94% for safety systems.
Euro NCAP crash tests: the Koreans also have good results
Korean brands also performed well in this series of crash tests. New electric SUV Genesis GV60 gets the highest score 5 stars89% in adult protection, 87% in child protection, 63% in vulnerable road users and 88% in safety systems.
new Kia Niro gets a grade 4 stars, but Euro NCAP clarifies that safety becomes “high level” with the optional addition of the “DriveWise” package. It scored 91% in adult protection, 84% in child protection, 75% in vulnerable road users and 60% in safety systems.
Euro NCAP also checked Hyundai i20 of the third generation, which divides the rating 4 stars with the Hyundai Bayon, as well as electric MPVs from the Stellantis group (PSA): Peugeot e-Rifter, Citroën ë-Berlingo and Opel/Vauxhall Combo e-Lifealso awarded 4 stars.
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Firefighters and first responders now have quick and free access to these rescue sheets as they have been added to the Euro Rescue app. 🥳 pic.twitter.com/f1Y3DOSSKQ—Euro NCAP (@EuroNCAP) September 8, 2022
Source: Auto Plus
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