EuroNCAP returns and gives 5 stars to two models of Chinese brands

EuroNCAP is like a "guardian angel". Many people do not know that they are there, but they are the ones that "put the batteries" to the brands so that the safety of their cars is acceptable, good or very good. For this, from time to time they carry out impact test in which they evaluate the safety of the latest models that come to market. And if they started the year 2022 with force, in this fifth round of testing, they do it through the front door with a surprise.

Do you remember when we said that "the safety of Chinese cars was laughable". Well, go leaving this phrase in oblivion then EuroNCAP has given 5 stars to two Chinese models that will surely not ring a bell. The brands that sell them are now y Wey belonging to the Chinese Great Wall consortium. And there is also another surprise that you may not like so much: a Kia model gets 4 stars for not equipping the equipment that should come as standard. Something more and more normal...

Genesis GV60: 5 EuroNCAP stars like its Bavarian premium rivals…

The first on the list of the new round of EuroNCAP is the Genesis GV60 Premium SUV. As expected, and not for less, receive 5 stars to ratify its great security. Whiplash protection in the back seat is marginal, but for driver and passenger knees and hips it's good. On the other hand, the package standard active driving aids is generous, reaching a final score of 88%.

Kia Niro: 4 or 5 stars that depend on the security endowment

The new generation Kia Niro has to be content with 4 or 5 stars. If the endowment is standard, it stays with the minimum because it lacks certain active driving aids. On the other hand, if we choose to include as an option the DriveWise package the note improves and reaches the maximum. In any case, both versions share protection for adult occupants and children with 91% and 84% and improvement in the safety section going to a maximum of 79%.

ORA Funky Cat: A fun and very confident Chinese kitty that gets all 5 stars

The first Chinese model in this EuroNCAP test run is the ORA Funky Cat. It is an electric utility vehicle that has risen with 5 stars and great performance. Overall, the driver's chest protection was marginal. However, it stands out with 92% protection for adults, 83% for children and 74% for pedestrians. For its part, in driver assistance systems reached a 93% score.

Tesla Model Y: Excellent security systems that almost hit the…

El Tesla Model Y continues with the streak of the brand and is done with 5 stars EuroNCAP. As a fact to take into account, it obtained the maximum score in the side impact and good protection data for children on board in the frontal impact. But both data pale with the 98% note who got the assistance systems and driver assistance. The lowest grade is 82% pedestrian protection, and it is the highest of those tested here...

WEY Coffee 01: 5 stars deserved for its good performance…

Lastly, we must talk about WEY Coffee 01, a large premium SUV. Like its "cousin" from ORA, it also takes over the 5 stars EuroNCAP although it has been penalized in the impact test against the rigid barrier for opening the tailgate. All in all, it offers good protection for the legs and pelvis of pedestrians. As to driver assistance systems is second best model with 94% protection behind the Tesla Model Y.

Summary table of EuropNCAP scores

After all these explanations, the best thing you can do is take a look at this summary table. In it you will be able to see with a "feather's stroke" which model is the safest and which one is the one that pricks. In any case, note that China's cars are getting their batteries and if they assert their 5 stars EuroNCAP They will have an unparalleled commercial claim. Perhaps it is time for established manufacturers to review their protocols and really act… to improve…

Source - EuroNCAP