While most modern Chinese cars seem to ace global safety tests such as the ASEAN NCAP, ANCAP, and the Euro NCAP, that standard doesn’t seem to apply to the MG 5 (MG GT in the Philippines).
At its most recent Australasian New Car Assessment Program or ANCAP test, the sporty-looking sub-compact sedan managed a dismal zero-star rating.
The reason for the MG 5 / MG GT’s poor test result is down to its Adult Occupancy Protection (AOP) score which was just 15.09 out of 40. It scored zero in Frontal Offset, Full Width, and Far-Side Impact crash tests. It also scored zero in front passenger Whiplash Protection.
Per its ANCAP assessment, the MG recorded significant injury risk measurements for the chest (Poor) and legs (Poor) of the driver in the frontal offset test, and the chest (Poor) and legs (Poor) of the rear passenger in the full width frontal test. Penalties were applied for chest deflection and seatbelt loading exceeding injury limits, and hazards behind the dashboard structure.
The rating which is valid for all MG 5 / MG GT variants sold in Australia is fitted with a full set of airbags—dual front, side chest, and side-head airbags. However, emergency pre-tensioners are not fitted to its seatbelts.
Meanwhile, the MG 5 / MG GT managed a 28.81 out of 49 in Child Occupancy Protection and 26.78 out of 63 in Vulnerable Road User Protection.
In terms of Safety Assist Technology, it managed just 2.48 out of 18 with ANCAP regulators stating the MG 5 / MG GT lacking seatbelt minders to the second row, driver monitoring, autonomous emergency braking for junctions and head-on traffic, and any form of lane keep assist.
In its official report, the ANCAP said, “The MG 5 was released into the Australasian market for the first time this year, yet it’s clear that their safety offerings are some generations behind what we see with almost every new car on sale today.”
“This is a stark reminder that not all cars offer the same level of safety – even when they’re brand new models.”
In terms of China-made small cars, the ANCAP rates the BYD Dophin, GWM Ora 03, and MG 4 with five stars.
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ReplyDeleteThe number 1 safety of a car is the driver
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ReplyDeletegood car just meet an accident
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