Proton has sent the Proton Exora for crash testing using the Applus+ IDIADA facility in Spain. The tests were required to engineer the Exora to meet Euro NCAP 4 star standards, which Proton claims the Exora will be able to achieve based on its tests conducted at IDIADA according to Euro NCAP test specifications.
In this story are tables listing the tests – note that P0 and P1 denote two different stages of prototypes, so the earlier P0 car would have failed some tests which the P1 car passed later because of revisions to the prototype specs.
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The Exora was designed to be able to achieve a 4 star Euro NCAP equivalent of crash safety but of course you can’t just rely on your engineering data for that, you have to actually crash it and see what happens, and if it doesn’t go as to what you predicted, go back to the drawing board and fix it.
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A total of 32 Proton Exora crash test vehicles were destroyed in various tests including a rollover test. The cost of these vehicles amounted well into a Ringgit figure that is 8 digits long, because at the early developmetn stages you are essentially making a few nearly one-off parts, so when things are not produced in volume they are very expensive.
These videos have already been inserted into the launch, specs and price story that I published right after the Exora launch ceremony, but here they are again after the jump for those who missed them.
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Comments show generally positive sentiments about the Proton Exora's crash testing and safety ratings. Some believe Proton's efforts in crash testing are credible, citing the 4-star-like testing results and the company's focus on safety improvements like airbags and structural design. There is skepticism about claims equating IDIADA tests to EuroNCAP ratings, with concerns over the authenticity and independence of crash testing agencies. Many commenters emphasize that safety features like airbags and stability control are crucial for higher ratings, and some advise that no car is completely safe if driven recklessly. Several users admire Proton's efforts to develop its own safety standards and express pride in Malaysian automotive progress, though others urge cautious optimism and highlight the importance of real-world verification over companies' marketing claims.