Now that the Perodua Axia has been revealed in full, ASEAN NCAP has finally released a crash test video of Malaysia’s most affordable car. The organisation released videos of the three other cars tested at the time last month, but did not provide one of the Axia as it was still under wraps.
The car tested was the base Standard E model, which features dual airbags and ISOFIX child seat anchors on the rear seats but no ABS. It scored a four-star rating (12.91 out of 16 points) for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and a four-star rating (71% compliance) in Child Occupant Protection (COP).
The Axia is the first car to make its market introduction complete with ASEAN NCAP results, and according to the agency it is also the most affordable car with a four-star rating for both AOP and COP.
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Comments on the Perodua Axia crash test highlight skepticism about its 4-star ASEAN NCAP rating, with some claiming it indicates lower safety standards in Malaysia. Many express concern over the absence of active safety features like ABS and ESC, especially in a 2014 car, suggesting it’s unsafe and questioning the reliability of the NCAP rating. Others compare the Axia favorably for its affordability and improvements over previous models, but remain critical of its safety offerings. There are mixed opinions about the safety rankings, with some believing the ratings are inflated or inconsistent, and debates about the overall safety standards in Malaysian cars persist. Several comments emphasize national pride and the importance of having safer, better-equipped vehicles, while others mock or criticize competitors and industry practices.