5 stars for Chery TIGGO 7 PHEV and iCAUR V23 from ASEAN NCAP

Quick look

• Impressive overall score for the Chery TIGGO 7 PHEV with a perfect score in Adult Occupant Protection.

• iCAUR V23, the all-electric SUV from another Chery brand, was also rated the full 5 stars by ASEAN NCAP.

20 years ago, when cars from Chinese automakers began to be subjected to international safety tests, their performance was poor. In one case in Germany, the results of a crash test were shocking. The general perception then was that Chinese cars were unsafe and poorly engineered.

But the Chinese automakers, especially those which were serious about becoming global players, learnt quickly and improved their designs, giving a lot more attention to safety, Today, when tested by affiliates of Global NCAP, which includes ASEAN NCAP, their scores are as good as the other global brands from Japan, Europe and Korea.

Chery, as the leading exporter of passenger vehicles from China (for 22 consecutive years), has worked hard to ensure that its vehicles are comparable in all aspects to the established global brands which can typically score 4 or 5 stars with their new models.

This is clearly shown with the latest announcement from ASEAN NCAP for the Chery TIGGO 7 PHEV which was launched a few months ago. The SUV scored a total of 94.68 points in 4 categories which qualified it for a full 5-star rating. Testing was done at the CAERI facility in China with a team from ASEAN NCAP observing and assessing the date obtained.

Impressive score
The TIGGO 7’s impressive score – well above the industry norm – was made up of 40.00 points for Adult Occupant Protection, 17.18 points for Child Occupant Protection, 20.00 points for Safety Assist, and 17.50 points for Motorcyclist Safety. Notably, the 40.00 points in the Adult Occupant Protection category was a ‘perfect score’.

Commending Chery for its ongoing commitment to regional vehicle safety standards, ASEAN NCAP also noted that the automaker has further distinguished itself by integrating Child Presence Detection technology in the TIGGO 7 PHEV. This system proactively alerts the driver to check the rear seats if the rear doors were opened prior to the start of a journey.

Read the ASEAN NCAP report for the TIGGO 7 PHEV

“For today’s drivers, nothing matters more than safety and reliability, and the TIGGO 7 PHEV delivers both at an exceptional level. This ASEAN NCAP recognition reinforces our dedication to introducing vehicles that combine innovation, best in technology, practicality, and world-class protection,” said Lee Wen Hsiang, Vice-President of Chery Malaysia.

5 stars for iCAUR v23
ASEAN NCAP also announced that the V23 from the iCAUR brand (also in the Chery Group) also achieved a 5-star rating with an overall score of 91.02 points.

The overall score for the all-electric SUV was derived from 39.71 points for the Adult Occupant Protection, 16.67 points for the Child Occupant Protection category, with 17.14 points for the Safety Assist category, and 17.60 points for the Motorcyclist Safety category.

Read the ASEAN NCAP report for the V23

New assessment protocol in 2026
2025 is the final year of the 2021 – 2025 assessment protocol used by ASEAN NCAP. The next batch of vehicles tested will be assessed under the 2026 – 2030 protocol which has been updated. The periodic updates and enhancements reflect the commitment to addressing current and future road safety challenges.

Besides the four assessment categories, the new protocol introduces new assessment criteria for EVs to address their unique safety challenges. Enhanced scoring criteria will consider advanced safety technologies such as Child Presence Detection and Autonomous Emergency Braking for motorcycles. This protocol represents a significant step forward in vehicle safety assessment in the ASEAN region, aiming to create a safer driving environment for all road-users.