JOHANNESBURG - The Global NCAP crash testing authority in partnership with the Automobile Association has released the fourth round of crash test results for South African spec vehicles and the results largely leave little to be desired.
The GWM Steed’s zero-star result follows the dismal performance of its South African-built rival, the Nissan NP300. On a more positive note, GWM is launching the larger and more upmarket P-Series bakkie in SA this week and given its ambition to take on the best, it is fair to assume that it will offer higher safety standards.One of South Africa’s best selling cars, the Renault Kwid managed two stars for both adult occupant and child protection.
However, the body structure and footwell were still rated as “unstable” while the child occupant crash performance was deemed poor as the dummy’s head contacted the interior of the car. The lack of ISOFIX anchorages also contributed to the car’s two-star rating.Like the Kwid, the Haval H1 compact SUV was awarded two stars for both adult and child protection.
Commenting on the zero-star rating attained by the GWM Steed, Global NCAP Secretary General Alejandro Furas said: “Another zero star rated ‘Bakkie’ gives us very serious cause for concern in our latest crash test results for Africa. The potential for life threatening injury in the Steed 5 follows the zero star performance of the Nissan Hardbody pick up.
Source: Car News Wire (carnewswire.net)
People should just buy safer alternatives. That is the only language these evil greedy companies understand.