The Neta V has obtained a zero-star safety rating from the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), having been the first EV crash-tested at MIROS’ Provisional CRASE Crash Centre (PC3). It’s also the first zero-star car under ASEAN NCAP’s current 2021–2025 protocol.
Built in China for Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand, the tested Neta V achieved an overall score of 28.55 points, made up of 7.89 points for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 13.51 points (five points better than AOP) for Child Occupant Protection (COP), 7.14 points for Safety Assist (SA) and zero points for Motorcyclist Safety.
Also zero is the frontal offset crash score, with the driver receiving “poor protection on the head, neck, chest and right lower leg.” For the side impact, the Neta V achieved 6.31 out of eight points, with the dummy only getting “marginal protection to the chest.” Due to the lack of Head Protection Technology (HPT) equipment, the Neta V also scored zero for HPT.
For Child Occupant Protection (COP), ASEAN NCAP said the Neta V “performed well in both frontal offset and side impact tests,” although the results were poor for Child Restraint System (CRS) installation and vehicle-based assessments. The Neta V has ISOFIX and top tether, but installation of more than half of the ASEAN NCAP-recommended CRS posed safety-critical problems.
The Neta V has just two airbags, driver-only seat belt reminder, ABS and stability control. There is no ADAS at all, including autonomous emergency braking or forward collision warning. No seat belt retractor pre-tensioners and load limiters either, which increases the risk of occupants contacting the steering wheel or airbag in a collision.
As such, ASEAN NCAP says that the frontal offset test demonstrated poor frontal occupant protection, due to a “weak body structure” and “compromised restraint system”, “greatly endangering” occupant safety. Displacement of the steering wheel and A-pillar are also noted.
Throughout the history of ASEAN NCAP, there haven’t been many zero-star cars – we can only remember the Renault Kwid, Kia Morning, Hyundai EON, Chery Transcab and Suzuki Carry, and these were either not sold in Malaysia or were commercial vehicles.
So the Neta V – Malaysia’s cheapest EV – is very probably the first zero-star ASEAN NCAP car the Malaysian public can actually buy, although now you know this, you may want to find another way to spend RM100,000.
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During the test, what is the battery charge level?
is the high voltage activated during crash?
can the door handle open after crash?
Whats funny is people laugh at Proton cars from Geely. They were never this bad, far from it.
Why you care about other people laugh at Proton of Geely rebadged car? If you own one, just be confidence of your choices. Geely offers many good cars. No need to border what others’ thoughts, there are many fools out there.
I wonder what can be done to have more ASEAN NCAP tests… so many new model launches that ASEAN NCAP is really lagging behind.
NETA forgot to pay undertable money to MIROS oops I mean they forgot to pay “membership sponsor fees” to this cartel. Just wait for a retest (after paying membership fees) then miraculously they will go from ZERO TO HERO 4 Stars!
Not only lagging behind on standards, but also lower standards than Euro NCAP, ANCAP(Australia) or IIHS(USA). If you lower the standards enough, even a tin milo also can get 5 stars rating. That’s why some cars get 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP but only get like 3 stars in Euro NCAP of the same year.
This is intentionally done so Proton & Perodua cars can scores 5 stars and can boost their car sales. Btw, Perodua also funded part of MIROS crash test facility which conducts the ASEAN NCAP test.
China cars sell you cheap but at the cost of your life. it is just marginally better than a motorcycle.
How is it better? Both is ANCAP zero rating..
And that investment guy tells us fantasy story that APs can ensure EVs sold here are safe oh well fantasy talk why not.
Please ask that Tengku Zafrul, it’s this still a form of dumping??? Charge consumers more than RM100 still tin kosong what. What’s the hack TZ is talking about to not lift AP and all imported EV cannot sell below RM100 to avoid dumping. Why we hv this piece of crap?
The real tin kosong.
cars like this shouldnt be allowed into malaysia
Need regulation that all vehicles sold must at least scored 4 or 5 star in testing baru bole jual
First EV tested by MIROS? You mean those EVs on the roads out there has never been tested? And so many have bought it?
Tested by other ncap
Never ignored these test as well wokay!
Damaged battery sparks fire?
All doors auto unlocked capable to open easily after crash?
Hazard lights auto flashing after crash?
Any heat exchanger coolant leaks?
Automatic call assist functioning after crash?
A 0? and we allow that on our roads?
Giler ah,100k price with 0* ncap.
Yet again another junk China cars that i’m perplexed on why it get to be sold here. Ignorant ppl is the root cause ? Or this government trying to please China too much by letting them dump all their junks here ?
Poor governance and lack of strict guidelines have created a chaotic market, endangering consumer safety. Reputable carmakers are compromised by this reckless price war. It’s time for authorities to step up and prioritize consumer protection and safety while balancing market liberalization.
Consumers need to be educated about vehicle safety standards. Influential figures like Hafiz from Paul Tan should continue advocating for safety. Paul Tan can leverage their platform to raise awareness during car shows, similar to their sponsored events or tieup with reputabable associations. This is crucial, especially now, when consumers are torn between the allure of EVs and the deceptive appeal of cheap, low-quality cars. Just my thought… Peace !
brics ma, next 0 ncap car will be Lada import
They import us Lada, we import them lada sarawak.
Importer should not just import & make money for the expense of the public safety. This model should be banned form sale in Malaysia.
Send this piece of scrap metal back to their own country.
Scary man looking at this junk
oh no…can see people start asking refund or cancel their booking
anyway the car looks hideous…doubt alot of people will buy
Guess they can scrap the plan to ckd then.
Anyway, the owner of that Neta which went up in flame after hitting a piece of tire on the highway recently must be glad that the car is totalled. At least he can change to a much safer car.
Anyone know what is the blue material in front of the jig>
1. Why have the blue material?
2. There is no such material on other vehicles on the road, so how is this test comparable to actual accidents on the road?
This is free market, any cars can come in. We have to think ourselves. So far, I have never seen this Neta V otr.
Please do more EV crash test…
xpe, high margin, can untung, rakyat life doesnt matter
Do your own research and buy cars that have EURO NCAP 5* rating.
BYD Dolphin, Seal, Xpeng G9/P7, Smart#1, Smart#3, Zeekr G6 are some that are sold in Malaysia with 5* EURO NCAP rating.
Impossible lagi lembik daripada axia. Test tekan bonnet pakai jari jer takyah ancap.
Top up RM1000 and get BYD Dolphin Standard Range. Much safer and have 5 star rating from EURO NCAP.
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