ASEAN NCAP Q2 2016 results - Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Navara, Suzuki Ertiga, Suzuki Ciaz, Kia Morning, Hyundai EON and Isuzu MU-X

ASEAN NCAP has released the results for another batch of vehicles sold in the ASEAN region. The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) announced the test results of seven car models that had been assessed in the second quarter of 2016. The models were Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Navara, Suzuki Ertiga, Suzuki Ciaz, Kia Morning, Hyundai EON and Isuzu MU-X. In the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) category, two received 0-Star rating, four received 4- Star and one model received 5 Stars. 

The ASEAN NCAP Q2 2016 results are as follows.

 Kia Morning scored 1.48 points which makes it fall under the 0-Star category rating for AOP. For COP (Child Occupant Protection) it received 1-Star with 27%.

 Hyundai EON did not obtain any points at all with 0.00 points. Similar to Kia Morning, EON also only met 27% compliance, which makes fall under 1-Star range.

 Nissan X-Trail received a comfortable score of 15.10 points for AOP assessment in which it was awarded with 5-Star. It also fared well in COP, with 72% compliance, it is in the 4-Star rating.

 Nissan Navara received 4-Star rating with 12.34 points in AOP and as for COP it scored 37% with 2-Star rating.

 Suzuki Ertiga obtained 12.39 points for AOP category, within 4-Star range. For COP, it scored 33% compliance, a rating within 2-Star.

 Suzuki Ciaz scored 14.56 points in AOP that makes achieved 4-Star rating. In COP assessment, Ciaz met 37% compliance, hence it received 2-Star rating.

 Isuzu MU-X result is an extended rating from the existing Isuzu D-MAX. The SUV obtained 11.87 points in which it received 4-Star AOP. As for the COP assessment, it performed slightly better than the tested pickup truck with 73% compliance, a rating within 4-Star category.

Good thing we do not get the ZERO Star cars here in Malaysia (this time it is a good thing high tax and duties do not make it feasible to sell the Kia Morning and the Hyundai Eon here unlike in Indonesia and Thailand). 

Do read the press release below to get a full picture on why the cars failed. Aside from airbags, it is usually the structure of the car which collapses or is deemed unstable in a crash. 

PRESS RELEASE
ASEAN NCAP – SAFER CARS FOR ASEAN REGION

ASEAN NCAP Announces Two 0-Star Cars at AASF in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 31 May 2016 – In conjunction with the fourth edition of ASEAN

Automobile Safety Forum (AASF) 2016 held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the New Car Assessment

Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) announced the test results of seven car models

that had been assessed in the second quarter of 2016. The models were Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Navara,

Suzuki Ertiga, Suzuki Ciaz, Kia Morning, Hyundai EON and Isuzu MU-X. In the Adult Occupant

Protection (AOP) category, two received 0-Star rating, four received 4- Star and one model received 5 Star

Kia Morning and Hyundai EON

ASEAN NCAP tested the Kia Morning and Hyundai EON on 14 April 2016 and 10 May 2016,

respectively. The tested variant for Kia Morning was from the Indonesian market whilst Hyundai EON,

the left-hand-drive variant, was from the Philippines. Both of these variants were without airbags and

received 0-Star rating for the AOP category; the Kia Morning scored 1.48 points and Hyundai EON 0.00

points (an absolute zero-star car). For Child Occupant Protection (COP) assessment, both of the

models achieved 1-Star rating at 27% compliance.

Nissan X-Trail and Nissan Navara

The results of two Nissan models were also released during the event; the X-Trail and Navara. With

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Seatbelt Reminder System (SBR) for both frontal occupants,

Nissan X-Trail scored 5-Star in AOP assessment with 15.10 points. The Nissan Navara is the sixth pickup

truck assessed by ASEAN NCAP and scored 12.34 points in AOP, falling in the 4-Star range. In the

assessment for COP, the X-Trail successfully met 72% compliance falling in the 4-Star category. The

Navara, however, did not perform as well as X-Trail in COP, with 37% compliance, it received only a 2-

Star rating.


Suzuki Ertiga, Suzuki Ciaz and Isuzu MU-X

ASEAN NCAP crash tested two models from Suzuki in this quarter. Both models, the Suzuki Ertiga and

Suzuki Ciaz obtained 4-Star rating in AOP assessment. The Ertiga, a hatchback, scored 12.39 points

whilst the Ciaz, a C-segment sedan scored 14.56 points. With both models having seatbelts for child

safety attachment method, they were awarded 2-Star in COP assessment; Suzuki Ertiga and Ciaz

respectively met 33% and 37% compliance for COP. ASEAN NCAP also extended the result from Isuzu

D-MAX tested during Phase III in 2013 for Isuzu MU-X. Based on technical evidence provided by Isuzu,

the SUV had comparable occupant protection to the tested D-MAX. MU-X obtained 11.87 points for

AOP, which places it in the 4-Star category. As for the COP assessment, the SUV achieved 4-Star rating

with 73% compliance, an increase from 71% that D-MAX achieved.

ASEAN NCAP Chairman, Prof. Dr. Wong Shaw Voon said:

“As an entry level car, Kia Morning and Hyundai EON are among the popular cars in their respective

countries. In 2014, Kia Morning has a sales volume of 11,000 in the Indonesian market whilst Hyundai

EON, available in the Philippines market, reached a sales number of 4,000. From a total of 74 ASEAN

NCAP ratings, there are about 24 car models that received 5-Star rating, including today’s release. This

has been a great achievement by ASEAN NCAP as the safety ratings have encouraged manufacturers

to improve their vehicles’ safety levels. Hence, we are sad to share that in the history of ASEAN NCAP,

we had a new car in the ASEAN market that failed to score any single point out of 16.00 points

assessment criteria. This is similar to the test conducted by Safer Cars for India project with Global

NCAP in which the same model, i.e. Hyundai EON received 0-Star with similar points at 0.00 from the

maximum of 17.00 points. In the advancement of vehicle safety, vehicles crashworthiness has been

aggressively addressed by automotive industries since 1947. A lot of latest technologies had become

matured and saved thousands and probably millions of lives. With the strong push by the relevant

authorities and the pressure from the consumers, I strongly believe the day where there are no zero-

star vehicles on our road will soon come true.”

ASEAN NCAP Secretary-General, Mr. Khairil Anwar Abu Kassim said:

“The Kia Morning and Hyundai EON, respectively are the second and third 0-Star cars in the history of

ASEAN NCAP, after the non-airbag version of Kia Picanto tested in 2014 for the Thailand market. The

Hyundai EON’s result comes alongside the latest results released for popular Indian cars by Global

NCAP in New Delhi on 17 May 2016. The 0-Star result of the Morning and EON shows it is important

that the cars are not only fitted with at least frontal airbags but it is also crucial that the structure of

the car remain sstable in a crash. This combination is essential to ensure occupant safety. ASEAN NCAP

supports Global NCAP’s campaign on #NOZEROSTARCARS, cars such as these have no place in the

ASEAN market.”Prof. Dr. Wong also added:

“ASEAN NCAP is ready to open to all sectors from government, automotive industries, non-

governmental organizations, consumers and the general public at large to collaborate in elevating the

level of vehicle safety in the region. Under ASEAN Road Safety Centre and Malaysian Institute of Road

Safety Research, together with our partners we would like to expand the present platform for effective

use of ASEAN NCAP results and information at various levels including at the policy level of

government and industries.”

The ASEAN NCAP Q2 2016 results are as follows.

 Kia Morning scored 1.48 points which makes it fall under the 0-Star category rating for AOP. For

COP it received 1-Star with 27%.

 Hyundai EON did not obtain any points at all with 0.00 points. Similar to Kia Morning, EON also

only met 27% compliance, which makes fall under 1-Star range.

 Nissan X-Trail received a comfortable score of 15.10 points for AOP assessment in which it was

awarded with 5-Star. It also fared well in COP, with 72% compliance, it is in the 4-Star rating.

 Nissan Navara received 4-Star rating with 12.34 points in AOP and as for COP it scored 37% with

2-Star rating.

 Suzuki Ertiga obtained 12.39 points for AOP category, within 4-Star range. For COP, it scored 33%

compliance, a rating within 2-Star.

 Suzuki Ciaz scored 14.56 points in AOP that makes achieved 4-Star rating. In COP assessment, Ciaz

met 37% compliance, hence it received 2-Star rating.

 Isuzu MU-X result is an extended rating from the existing Isuzu D-MAX. The SUV obtained 11.87

pointsin which it received 4-Star AOP. As for the COP assessment, it performed slightly better than

the tested pickup truck with 73% compliance, a rating within 4-Star category.

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