The Qoros 3 Sedan has been named as Euro NCAP’s safest vehicle of 2013. It was the greatest rated of the 33 vehicles tested by Euro NCAP last year as well as the very first vehicle established in China to accomplish the greatest five-star rating.
The Qoros 3 saloon scored extremely in all four areas with traveler security a specific strong point. It is an impressive performance for the business which was only established in 2007 as well as a big step to difficult the traditional view that security is a weak point for Chinese made vehicles.
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Euro NCAP tests new vehicles as well as grades them based on results in adult, kid as well as pedestrian security as well as security help tests.
The Renault ZOE, finest supermini, as well as the Lexus IS 300h, finest big household car, were likewise the top all-round performers of the electric as well as hybrid vehicles tested.
The Kia Carens as well as Ford Tourneo Connect jointly topped the little MPV classification while the Jeep Cherokee rated greatest amongst little off-road 4x4s. The Maserati Ghibli was the top executive vehicle tested in 2013.
The 2013 accident tests featured an updated evaluation for kid occupant protection, providing credit history to manufacturers that enable for simple installation of safest kid seats.
Crash avoidance systems such as Autonomous emergency Braking as well as Lane keep Assist/Lane departure warning tests were likewise added to the reformed 2013 Euro NCAP ratings.
One surprise from the yearly scores was the BMW i3 which only scored four stars. many had expected the new design to score five stars however it fell down on pedestrian safety.
Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP secretary General, said: “It is extremely positive that the number of four as well as five stars is still considerable in spite of of the ever increasing requirements.
“The decision to reward collision avoidance technologies on new vehicles will motivate more extensive fitment as well as further enhance the security of all road individuals in Europe.”