Two Medium SUVs Ace ANCAP Crash Tests
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The Omoda 5 ICE models already have a five-star safety rating from ANCAP. Now the electric model, the E5, joins them following the latest round of crash testing assessments. And MG’s HS has as well.
The Omoda 5 scored 87 per cent for adult cccupant protection, 88 per cent for protecting children and 83 per cent for the safety assist. The latter was based on testing and additional technical information provided to ANCAP.
The Omoda E5 carries the five-star safety rating following extra tests assessing the integrity of its high voltage battery. This rating mirrors the that previously awarded to petrol variants of the Omoda 5 when tested in 2022.
Lewis Lu of Chery Australia commented “Our commitment to safety has always been at the core of what we do. This five-star safety rating is a testament to our engineering and technical prowess. We will continue to push the boundaries to ensure the highest standards for our customers.”
ANCAP commented “This five-star rating for the Omoda E5 will be a welcome addition to the shopping lists of consumers and fleets in the market for a five-star EV.”
MG HS also a five-star car
The MG HS was assessed in the same round of testing and achieved an overall five-star rating. It scored 90 per cent for adult occupant protection, attaining full points in the all the various impact tests. A score of 87 per cent resulted for child occupant protection, with results of all critical body regions rated as good.
The MG HS also scored well in the vulnerable road user protection category (83 per cent). Its autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system performed well, especially in car-to-motorcycle functionality. Full points were scored for AEB and lane support test scenarios involving a motorcycle. The MG HS is fitted with an AEB system that can detect pedestrians when reversing (AEB Backover). However, the performance of this system was rated as marginal.
The previous generation MG HS achieved a five-star result in 2019 but tests have been updated twice since then. “It is positive to see MG continue to invest in the safety of the HS” said ANCAP CEO, Carla Hoorweg.
