Good news! Perodua announced yesterday that all its cars will come with dual airbags and seat belt pretensioners from July 2012. This includes the Viva, which is Malaysia’s cheapest new car. The compact car maker added that there will be no price increase with this move.
One thing that led to this is the UN ECE R94 new safety regulations regarding frontal collision that the government has been pushing. Although R94 regulations aren’t just about SRS, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners (they preemptively tighten the belt to prevent the occupant from being thrown forward in a crash) will go a long way to prevent serious injury and deaths from road accidents.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments generally welcome Perodua's move to include dual airbags and seat belt pretensioners from July 2012 without price increases, seen as a positive safety advancement. Many appreciate that even entry-level models now have these features, though some feel they should be standard across all car brands and models, including Proton. There's also speculation about the lack of other safety features like ABS and ESC, which some think should be mandatory. Several comments highlight the importance of driver education and safe driving habits over solely relying on safety equipment. Some voiced frustration over late implementation and potential cost increases, but overall, the sentiment is supportive of Perodua's efforts to improve safety standards.