Re: Latin NCAP: Honda WR-V scores 1 star rating Quote:
Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR Haven't had the time to dig into the details, but on just the percentage scores and overall star ratings - isnt it interesting that the WRV fared better than the recently tested Tucson with 2 airbags? |
That's true. With the latest Latin NCAP protocols, not zeroing is quite a feat. Quote:
Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR And just look at that child protection score! |
Looks like Hyundai chose not to select child seats again, because even if they did, the result would be zero stars because of a poor safety assist score. Also didn't have three-point seatbelts for all seats (Brazilian WR-V does). It is a shame for Hyundai's flagship to be missing such equipment but they did improve. Quote:
Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR 1 star seems decent for an entry level car in the recent Latin NCAP tests - with most entrants scoring a 0. |
I suppose it is. It matches the Yaris. But I would have expected Honda to keep up with the times - they were bullish on using Latin NCAP results to sell their cars in the past. The Amaze is also in a similarly bad position for the GNCAP's new protocols in India and Africa. Quote:
Originally Posted by anb Isofix is not a standard equipment in Tucson while it is standard in WRV. That's why the big difference in child protection scores. |
The Tucson had ISOFIX anchorages. It didn't have three-point seatbelts in all seats and Hyundai didn't select child restraints for the test. Quote:
Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez Has Latin NCAP's criteria gone towards too much emphasis on active safety and neglecting passive safety performance? |
You need to do well in all four areas to do well. The star rating is determined by the lowest of the maximum allowed using scores in each box, like it has been in Euro NCAP since 2009 (see link).
Honda's statement for anyone interested: Quote:
Originally Posted by Honda Brazil Safety is one of Honda's pillars. As in all models of the brand, it is also a priority in the WR-V. The model meets all legal regulations in Latin America and has several standard safety equipment in all versions, such as stability and traction assistant (VSA), ABS brakes with electronic braking distribution (EBD), slope start assistant (HSA), emergency lights system (ESS), in addition to the exclusive progressive deformation structure ACE™️ (Advanced Compatibility Engineering), ensuring maximum protection in any collision situations. The LX version has two front airbags, the EX also offers the side airbags and the EXL also brings the side airbags of the curtain type.
With all these items, the WR-V achieved superior performance to most models in the compact segment tested according to the new Latin NCAP standard, applied since the end of 2020, which substantially increased the requirement of safety attributes for vehicles. Honda continues to work continuously to further increase the level of safety of its cars, always aiming at maximum quality for the customer. | |