GAC EMKOO scores maximum 5-star rating from ASEAN NCAP

ASEAN NCAP, a joint program between the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and Global NCAP, has announced its assessment of the GAC EMKOO which received the maximum of 5 stars. The SUV model is also assembled in Malaysia at Tan Chong Motor Assemblies in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, alongside the EMZOOM.

In the recent ASEAN NCAP assessment, conducted at the facilities of the China Automotive Engineering Research Institute (CAERI) which is an affiliate of ASEAN NCAP, the EMKOO achieved an overall score of 84.96 points. In the organisation’s 4 assessment categories, the 5-seater SUV recorded 37.88 points for Adult Occupant Protection, 16.01 points for Child Occupant Protection, 18.57 points for the Safety Assist, and 12.50 points for Motorcyclist Safety.

ASEAN NCAP noted that the EMKOO is equipped with several key safety technologies as standard, such as Electronic Stability Control, Anti-lock Braking System, Seatbelt Reminder System for both frontal and rear occupants, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning System, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Auto High Beam, and Pedestrian Protection.

Motorcyclist-friendly too
The EMKOO also fulfilled the ASEAN NCAP’s Advanced Motorcycle Safety Technology assessment with the fitment of AEB detection for motorcycles, available as standard equipment in all its variants. In addition, Blind Spot Detection (BSD) technology on both sides of the vehicle and Rear Seat Occupant Detection are available as an optional fitment across its variants.

In the frontal offset and side impact tests, the results indicated an overall stable structure that effectively protects its occupants. Data from the test dummies showed marginal protection was given to the driver’s chest, and there was adequate protection at the driver’s lower legs.

In the model’s dynamic assessment, the child dummies were assessed using adult seatbelts with an overall good protection was provided to the test dummies. The SUV is equipped with ISOFIX as standard for secure and easy installation of compatible childseats.

ASEAN NCAP also conducted assessments on the active safety technologies installed inside the SUV, namely AEB City, AEB Inter-Urban, and BSD, to evaluate the effectiveness of these technologies.

Helping raise vehicle safety standards
“With the increasing number of Chinese automobile brands entering the ASEAN market, GAC has taken commendable actions to ensure that its models are equipped with various crucial advanced safety technologies as standard fitment across all its variants. The result demonstrates that the model meets ASEAN NCAP’s requirements for advanced safety technologies in terms of vehicle safety, innovation and quality, ensuring better protection for drivers, passengers and road users alike. This result contributes to ASEAN NCAP’s ongoing mission to raise vehicle safety standards across the region,” the organisation said in its statement.

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