Dozen Vehicles Were Subjected The New Euro NCAP Tests
EuroNCAP has justified, after recent safety tests under a dozen vehicles, increased hardness in the research and analysis to give a realistic score. The organization, which in these tests has bad grades in two of the models under consideration, justifies its role as executioner, arguing that “most polls show that one of the key factors when choosing a car is reliability that show as a model, regardless of the overall image of the brand. ” Hence, in part, the occurrence of surprises such as this testing phase. During 2010 the organization will further increase the hardness still in testing.
Urban Cruiser and Chevrolet Spark
The errors are usually common when a model does not get the high score. In this case, the Chevrolet Spark has been charged not to include stability control standard on any of its versions, directly contrasting with all other models under consideration. Its end result has been four stars.
The Urban Cruiser, in turn, has been the model of all worse off and could not move from the three stars in the final result, something that is hard to take after the magnificent achievements of the iQ and the Avensis. The justification, since it does stability control is standard across the range, has to do with the result obtained in adult protection, which is rather poor score (58%).
Five stars for the rest
EuroNCAP has emerged as best scorers of these tests the new BMW X1, Chevrolet Cruze, Citroen DS3, Infiniti FX, Mazda 3, Peugeot 5008, Mercedes GLK and E-Class, Opel Astra and Volkswagen Scirocco. Among them, the organization has sought to highlight the good speed control systems of DS3, FX, 5008 and GLK, as are standard or are expected to add very quickly and can be regulated in a precise speed traffic environment . On the other hand, recognizes EuroNCAP Opel Astra, VW Scirocco and Chevrolet Cruze by the ability of the seats and headrests to prevent whiplash injuries.
