Coinciding with the official launch of the Proton e.MAS 7 electric SUV in the Malaysian market, the ASEAN NCAP organization also announced the score achieved by this SUV in the new vehicle assessment tests that were conducted.
Overall, the e.MAS 7 successfully earned a five-star score with a total of 92.57 points.
As Proton’s first electric vehicle, it was evaluated based on the following four categories:
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) – 39.00/40.00
Child Occupant Protection (COP) – 17.32/20.00
Safety Assistance (SA) – 20.00/20.00
Motorcycle Safety (MS) – 16.25/20.00
Standard features of the e.MAS 7 include six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and Seat Belt Reminder (SBR).
Advanced safety features included are city and inter-urban Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), High Beam Assist (HBA), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB).
The Proton e.MAS 7 is equipped with a single electric motor that produces 218 PS/320 Nm, paired with two options for LFP battery packs: 49.52 kWh (with a range of 345 km) or 60.22 kWh (with a range of 410 km).
The selling price of the e.MAS 7 starts at RM105,800 for a limited time.
The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has announced that the Neta V has received a zero-star rating in an assessment conducted at the MIROS Provisional CRASE Crash Centre (PC3).
According to ASEAN NCAP, the Neta V is the first electric vehicle (EV) to be tested at the facility, as well as the first model to receive a zero-star rating under the ASEAN NCAP 2021-2025 protocol.
Launched in Malaysia in October last year, the EV scored a total of 28.55 points, comprising 7.89 points for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 13.51 points for Child Occupant Protection (COP), 7.14 points for Safety Assistance (SA), and 0 points for Motorcyclist Safety (MS).
The Neta V, which is also marketed in Brunei, Indonesia, and Thailand, comes equipped with two airbags, a seatbelt reminder system for the driver, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), and electronic stability control (ESC) as standard.
In the front offset collision test for the AOP category, the Neta V received no points as the driver received poor protection on the head, neck, chest, and right leg.
In the side impact test, it scored only 6.31 out of 8.00 points, as the crash test dummy received marginal protection for the chest. The absence of Head Protection Technology (HPT) resulted in a score of zero for this assessment.
In the dynamic assessment for the COP category, the Neta V performed well in both frontal offset and side impact tests. However, it received low marks for the installation of Child Restraint System (CRS). Although it is equipped with Isofix and a top tether, more than half of the CRS recommended by ASEAN NCAP were found to be difficult to install.
The electric hatchback also lacks features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), and Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
Making things worse, all evaluated technologies under the MS category, including Blind Spot Technology (BST), Auto High Beam (AHB), and Pedestrian Protection (PP), are also absent.
In school, exam scores in any examination are indicative of a student’s performance.
Similarly, the score obtained through the New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) is crucial.
In the ASEAN NCAP, a modern car is evaluated through four main scopes, namely Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), Child Occupant Protection (COP), Safety Assist (SA), and Motorcycle Safety (MS).
This means that, in addition to evaluating the vehicle’s chassis safety aspects, the ASEAN NCAP also assesses the effectiveness of advanced safety assistance systems that are incorporated.
Higher scores indicate a more comprehensive level of safety offered by a manufacturer.
The scores issued by the ASEAN NCAP can serve as a guide for consumers to determine the value-for-money vehicle models.
Furthermore, nowadays buyers are increasingly conscious of considering the purchase of safer cars.
Did you know that one of the five-star ASEAN NCAP rated cars that is highly recommended for ownership is the Chery Omoda 5?
Since its launch in July 2023, the Omoda 5 has been the best-selling Chery model in the Malaysian market.
With a complete specifications package and affordable price (starting from RM108,800), the Chery Omoda 5 also offers a comprehensive list of safety features as standard for all variants.
Passive safety features such as ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control (TC), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), and not forgetting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) are included.
What’s more, both variants are equipped with Level 2 ADAS system, comprising the following functions such as Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSD), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keep Assist (LDP), and Traffic Jam Assist (TJA).
With the advanced safety features mentioned earlier, it’s no surprise that this popular SUV has successfully achieved a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating as recently announced.
Not only that, the Chery Omoda 5 also achieved the highest score in its segment, accumulating 88.64 points, covering the four assessment scopes:
• Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) – 36.77/40.00
• Child Occupant Protection (COP) – 17.36/20.00
• Safety Assist (SA) – 19.51/20.00
• Motorcycle Safety (MS) – 15.00/20.00.
The Chery Omoda 5 has shown outstanding performance in front and side impact tests to ensure the safety of adult and child occupants.
The advanced safety features in this SUV have also been proven to ensure the safety of other road users.
In addition to the ASEAN NCAP, the Chery Omoda 5 has also received a five-star rating from Euro NCAP and Australia NCAP. This demonstrates Chery’s commitment to producing a safer, reliable, and affordable vehicle for daily use.
Take the first step to protect yourself and your family’s safety by visiting the Chery Omoda 5 website at https://www.chery.my/model/omoda-5/
CHERY Malaysia is proud to announce that the Chery OMODA 5 has achieved the coveted 5-star rating in the New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) safety evaluation.
This outstanding recognition underscores Chery’s unwavering commitment to delivering superior safety and quality in its vehicles.
The current ASEAN NCAP 2021–2025 assessment protocol encompasses four assessment domains, with Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) covering 40.00 points of the overall score, and Child Occupant Protection (COP), Safety Assist Technology (SA), and Motorcyclist Safety (MS) each contributing 20.00 points of the overall score.
The Chery OMODA 5 is the first model under the Chery brand to be evaluated by the ASEAN NCAP. In this assessment, the OMODA 5 demonstrated a strong commitment to vehicle safety, achieving a total score of 88.64 points and earning a prestigious 5-Star ASEAN NCAP rating.
The breakdown includes 36.77 points for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 17.36 points for Child Occupant Protection (COP), 19.51 points for Safety Assist (SA), and 15.00 points for the Motorcyclist Safety (MS) category.
Highlights of the Chery OMODA 5’s Safety Performance:
Frontal Impact: The OMODA 5 successfully passed the ASEAN NCAP frontal collision test, which simulates a crash where the car hits a barrier at 64 km/h with a partial front impact. In the test, dummies representing an average adult male are placed in the driver and front passenger seats, while two child dummies—a 3-year-old and a 1.5-year-old— are secured in the back seats. This test confirmed that the vehicle provides effective protection for the driver, front passenger, and children in the event of a collision.
Side Impact Test: The OMODA 5 successfully passed the ASEAN NCAP side impact test, which evaluates how well it protects occupants during a side collision. In this test, amoving barrier hits the side of the vehicle at 50 km/h. A dummy representing an adult driver is placed in the front seat, while two child dummies—a 3-year-old and a 1.5-year-old—are seated in the back. The results confirmed that the vehicle provides strong protection for the driver and child passengers in the event of a side impact collision.
Pedestrian Protection Test: The Chery OMODA 5 also received top score in pedestrian protection, a critical aspect of the ASEAN NCAP evaluation, ensuring the safety of all road users.
Blind Spot Detection Assessment: A critical safety feature, Blind Spot Detection ensures areas the driver cannot see are monitored. The Chery OMODA 5 excelled in this area, achieving a perfect score for detecting blind spots on both the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle.
“Achieving the ASEAN NCAP safety rating is a testament to our continuous commitment to safety, innovation, and most of all to our customers. This rating is not just a badge of honour; it is a promise to our customers that our OMODA 5 cars are built with your safety in mind as our highest priority,” said Michael Chew Chery Malaysia Vice President.
Chew added that the rigorous testing and evaluation process by ASEAN NCAP covered various aspects of vehicle safety, including adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, safety assist technologies, and motorcyclist safety.
“OMODA 5’s high scores across the four categories demonstrate our comprehensive approach to safety and our dedication to continuous improvement,” said Chew during the media announcement of the Chery OMODA 5 ASEAN NCAP in Kuala Lumpur.
The Chery OMODA 5’s advanced safety features played a pivotal role in achieving this recognition. These features encompass multiple airbags, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock braking system (ABS), and more.
Together, they form a robust safety network designed to protect occupants and help prevent accidents.
ASEAN NCAP has announced that Mitsubishi’s latest SUV, the XFORCE has successfully obtained a five-star rating in the assessment test for new vehicles conducted recently.
Based on the test results, the Mitsubishi XFORCE scored a total of 79.15 points, evaluated across four categories as follows:
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) – 34.89/40.00
Child Occupant Protection (COP) – 17.03/20.00
Safety Assist (SA) – 14.85/20.00
Motorcycle Safety (MS) – 12.39/20.00
As standard, the Mitsubishi XFORCE comes equipped with features such as four airbags, ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), seatbelt reminder for front and rear passengers, and pedestrian protection technology.
Additionally, it also offers safety aids like Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), and Automatic High Beam (AHB) assistance.
The Mitsubishi XFORCE is powered by a 1.5-liter inline-four engine producing 103 hp and 141 Nm of torque, paired with a CVT transmission and front-wheel drive.
Even though it operates with a 2WD system only, the XFORCE still possesses typical off-road SUV features, including a ground clearance of 222 mm, approach angle of 21 degrees, departure angle of 35 degrees, and four driving modes (Normal, Gravel, Mud, Wet).
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