Euro NCAP today (2) announced the results of the first round of evaluations for 2022, this time Euro NCAP has given a safety rating to 7 cars. Volkswagen Polo and Taigo both receive the highest 5-star rating. The Lexus NX, which is popular in China, and the Renault Megane E-Tech also receive the highest safety ratings. The BMW 2 Series Coupé received a 4-star rating.
New EU vehicle safety regulations are coming to the road in July this year, and the new law makes it mandatory to install active safety systems such as automatic braking and speed assist on new models. This year will also be a busy year for Euro NCAP, with many models lining up for evaluation as they enter their 25th year, while Euro NCAP continues to set the direction of testing for safety evaluations over the next decade.
Volkswagen Polo
At the same time, as consumers and business fleets pay more attention to safety ratings such as Euro NCAP, automakers continue to strengthen the safety of their vehicle models. Volkswagen has added more safety technology in addition to the appearance and interior of the polo, giving different styles. Thanks to the new central airbags and a more powerful collision avoidance system, the minor makeover Polo successfully crossed the threshold of 5-star ratings in 2022 with high scores.
Volkswagen Taigo
Lexus NX
The overhauled Lexus NX offers a variety of power units, including conventional fuel, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid versions, and shares the same TNGA platform with its parent company, toyota RAV4. Euro NCAP notes that while the overhaul NX performed well on tests and received a 5-star rating. But Lexus engineers didn't provide Euro NCAP with the technical information needed for previous evaluations, a careless impression that wasn't typical for the Toyota brand.
Renault Megane E-Tech
As a product that has led the rapid development of Renault electric vehicles, the pure electric mid-size hatchback Megane E-Tech With its improved body design and occupant restraint system, as well as the powerful performance of advanced driver assistance systems such as AEB, Megane E-Tech shows through 5-star reviews that Renault still knows how to design a car that is not only attractive, but also safe. And swept away the haze of Renault Zoe's 0-star rating at the end of last year.
BMW 2 Series Coupé
Euro NCAP notes that the BMW 2 Series Coupé offers excellent collision protection and satisfactory protection for vulnerable road users. Its AEB system excelled in test sets facing cars and pedestrians in the same direction, but was somewhat less than satisfactory in more difficult situations, such as cyclist crossovers and turns. As a result, it receives only 4 star ratings.
Volkswagen ID.5 with Ford Tourneo Connect
Euro NCAP adds that Volkswagen ID.5, which is set similar to Volkswagen ID.4, can share the same 5-star rating for 2021; the overhaulEd Ford Tourneo Connect can also share Volkswagen Caddy's 5-star rating.
Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP, said: "We are delighted that the models tested at the start of the 25th anniversary have performed quite well. For 25 years, Euro NCAP has been setting the bar high for automotive safety. Assisted driving and autonomous driving are expected to pose significant challenges over the next 10 years. Over the past 10 years or so, the high focus on ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) has given Euro NCAP the ability to evaluate new technologies in vehicles and continue to provide critical information to consumers in the future."