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The passenger compartment of the Clio remained stable in the frontal offset test. Protection of all critical body areas was good for the passenger dummy. Dummy readings showed good protection for the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Renault demonstrated that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection was good or adequate for all critical body areas of the driver and rear passenger. Maximum points were scored in the side barrier test, all critical parts of the body being well protected. Even in the more severe side pole impact, protection of the chest was adequate and that of other body regions was good. In the Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. The standard-fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system performed well in tests of its functionality at the low speeds, typical of city driving, at which many whiplash injuries occur.
Renault Austral - Crash & Safety Tests - 2022
Top marks for the new Renault Megane E-TECH Electric: the all-electric newcomer is the brand’s 25th model to secure five stars in the independent Euro NCAP crash test. The Megane E-TECH Electric achieves top ratings for adult and child protection as well as for pedestrian safety and the equipment with driver assistance systems. The newly developed CMF-EV platform for electric vehicles forms the basis for the high level of safety.Even the entry-level version of the new Megane E-TECH Electric has a large number of safety-related assistance systems: in addition to lane departure warning and safety distance warning, the vehicle is equipped with emergency brake assistant, drowsiness warning and traffic sign recognition with speed adjustment. The active emergency lane departure warning system, which is also available as standard, uses the front camera and front radar to detect the risk of a frontal collision with an oncoming vehicle at speeds above 65 km/h if the driver is about to overtake. The system also registers when the vehicle threatens to leave the road. In both cases, the active emergency lane departure warning system warns the driver with a visual warning signal and intervenes in the steering if necessary. Also new at Renault is the reversing emergency brake assistant, which is able to recognize pedestrians when reversing, for example, and carry out emergency braking if necessary.
As consumers are nudged from all sides to switch to battery electric cars, it is no surprise that some car manufactures are launching more affordable products on the market that can appeal to a wider audience. Renault has been amongst the first to successfully capture the market with the popular ZOE launched in 2013. The “new” ZOE, a facelift introduced in 2020, received several battery improvements but no added safety. On the contrary, the seat-mounted side airbag which previously protected head and thorax has been replaced by a less effective thorax-only airbag, representing a degradation in occupant protection. The new ZOE offers poor protection in crashes overall, poor vulnerable road user protection and lacks meaningful crash avoidance technology, disqualifying it for any stars.
With its unique and resolutely hybrid concept, the new Renault Arkana breaks with traditional codes but makes no compromises on safety: it obtains the maximum 5-star rating from the independent safety test body Euro NCAP1. Guaranteeing the highest level of protection for its occupants and other road users, the sporty, hybrid & spacious SUV is therefore one of the safest vehicles on the market, reflecting Renault's commitment and know-how in the field of automobile safety.
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