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5 MAY 2014 (MONDAY)
ASEAN NCAP – SAFER CARS FOR ASEAN REGION
ASEAN NCAP Releases the Results of the Third Phase for Eleven
Models/Variants and Sharing Further Development in Vehicle Safety for
Southeast Asia Region
Kajang, 5 May 2014 – The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN
NCAP) has put an end to its pilot phase by releasing another batch of results under a revised
rating scheme after the success of the first and second phase in the last two years. Today, the
results are announced in two concurrent events – in a Global Launch in Melbourne, Australia
(2014 Global NCAP Forum) as well as in an ASEAN Launch in Melaka, Malaysia (Phase III Results
Launching with Consumers’ Viewing).
To recap, the third phase started immediately after the launching of Phase II results in August
2013, with the testing period for all eleven car variants took place between October 2013 and
April 2014. With the success of all tests, ASEAN NCAP is proud to conclude that it has achieved
one of its strategic approaches, which is to ensure all major OEMs’ cars are tested under the
ASEAN NCAP regime. In sum, ten major OEMs that have been identified through the market
shares in ASEAN have their top car models tested in ASEAN NCAP.
The following are the gist of ASEAN NCAP Phase III activities:
 ASEAN NCAP Third Phase Tested Car Models/Variants
The eleven cars underwent ASEAN NCAP test are – Proton Prevé, Volkswagen Polo,
Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Colorado, Toyota Corolla Altis, Toyota Corolla Altis 2.0
(optional safety package for Malaysia’s market), Honda CR-V, Isuzu D-Max, Peugeot 208,
Kia Picanto, and Kia Picanto (Non-Airbag version). Result details are available at the end
of this release.
 First timers…
The third phase of ASEAN NCAP has recorded the following “first time” experiences:
1. The first ever left-hand drive (LHD) car tested in ASEAN NCAP – Honda CR-V for
Philippines market; produced in Thailand.
2. Chevrolet Colorado (sponsored test) was tested in KATRI’s crash lab, South Korea which has added to the list of official test laboratories for ASEAN NCAP to three
after MIROS PC3 in Melaka, Malaysia and JARI in Tsukuba, Japan.
3. Two pickups – Isuzu D-Max and Chevrolet Colorado – were tested on the same
day (March 5th, 2014) at JARI and KATRI, respectively. Both were the first two
pickups in ASEAN NCAP’s list of tested vehicles.
4. The result of Toyota Corolla Altis 2.0 (available for Malaysia’s market only) was adopted from Australasian NCAP (ANCAP) test at JARI. The particular variant is
produced in Thailand for Australia’s market as well as for Malaysia.
5. The new marques on the list are: Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Isuzu, Kia and Peugeot.
 Dual & Extended Rating
In the third phase, two cars bear dual-rating due to the pre-requisite requirements
(mainly due to the absence of Electronic Stability Control – ESC) and two cars have their
rating extended to their “twins”. Dual-rating:
1. Honda CR-V – 5 and 4-Star; variants without ESC are rated 4-Star (Adult Occupant
Protection – AOP)
2. Chevrolet Colorado – 5 and 4-Star; variants without ESC are rated 4-Star (Adult
Occupant Protection – AOP)
Extended rating (comparable occupant protection):
1. Volkswagen Polo – AOP 4-Star extended from the tested sedan version to its
hatchback.
2. Proton Prevé – AOP 5-Star extended to its hatchback version with different
codename, the Proton Suprima S.
 Phase III & Overall Pilot Phase Analysis
1. Honda CR-V test produced the best results in both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)
and Child Occupant Protection (COP) with 15.46 points and 86% compliance,
respectively.
2. In the overall overview of the pilot phase (Phase I to III), most cars managed to score
4-Star AOP. Certain models had scored 5-Star AOP, but with dual-rating (4 and 5-Star)
due to the absence of ESC. OEMs are cautioned to advertise such results carefully.
3. Proton Prevé is available in just two variants and both are just differentiated by the
engine type. It has 6 airbags and ESC as standard fit. ASEAN NCAP had previously
announced in the manufacturers’ meeting that “Safe ASEAN Variant” is the way
forward to be achieved in the region – fewer variants available with safety items are
less compromised.
4. With regard to vehicle origin, all Japanese makes had scored minimum 4-Star AOP in
the entire pilot phase (Phase I to III). European and United States’ makes also scored
well with minimum 4-Star AOP – Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Colorado (with ESC) had
scored 5-Star AOP. Korean makes, namely Kia and Hyundai had scored among the
lowest points in AOP – Kia Picanto with no airbag scored 0-Star AOP; Hyundai i10
scored 2-Star AOP (in Phase II).
5. Current trend in new car market indicates that newer models offer more safety such
as ESC and ISOFIX for Child Restraint System (CRS).
 Current & Future Challenges
1. ASEAN NCAP is facing logistic problems to bring cars from various ASEAN market into
Malaysia (to be tested at MIROS PC3 crash laboratory in Melaka, Malaysia). More
cars especially those with less safety equipment will be tested in the upcoming
“normal operation” of ASEAN NCAP (monthly test & release).
2. Chinese and Indian based cars are yet to be tested in ASEAN NCAP – it is expected
that one or two results from cars of such origin will be released during ASEAN NCAP
Grand Prix event in August 2014.
ASEAN NCAP
ASEAN NCAP is a new addition to the NCAP organizations around the world, which is targeted to
enhance safety standards, raise consumer awareness and thus encourage a market for safer
vehicles in the Southeast Asia region (ASEAN community). This is a collaborative effort by MIROS
and Global NCAP, in which the latter funded the pilot phase of the project. ASEAN NCAP also
supported by the membership of Automobile Associations from Malaysia (AAM), the Philippines
(AAP) and Singapore (AA Singapore).
Currently, ASEAN NCAP Steering Committee (SC) is chaired by the Director-General of MIROS,
Prof. Dr. Wong Shaw Voon and the Technical Committee (TC) is chaired by the ex-MIROS’ NCAP
Development Manager, Mr. Khairil Anwar Abu Kassim. The former and the latter are also acting
as the Chairman and Secretary-General of ASEAN NCAP, respectively.
Frontal Offset Crash Test
Frontal offset crash test is conducted by having crash test dummies (Hybrid III 50th percentile male) at both the driver and front passenger seats and two child dummies (P3 and P1.5) inside
the Child Restraint System (CRS) in the test car that moves at 64 km/h (closing speed) when it hit
a crash barrier (crushable aluminum barrier). The test results are described below:
 Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) – Driver & Front Passenger
The result from sensors installed in the dummies and at the body of the car will be
analyzed and classified by human’s body region. To sum up, the worst result from each
dummy (implies injury level; compared) by body region is considered and accumulated
(A). The assessment on the vehicle is also carried out to consider real-world situation
known as “modifier” assessment (B). Any “penalty” (B) will be deducted from the
previous score (A) to produce the final score (C = A – B). Out of 16 points (C), the star
rating will be determined by the following scheme:
Score
14.00 – 16.00
Star Rating
11.00 – 13.99
8.00 – 10.99
5.00 – 7.99
2.00 – 4.99
0.00 – 1.99
Zero-Star
 Child Occupant Protection (COP) – 3-year-old and 18-month-old Infant
The result for child occupants will be based on the Child Restraint System (CRS) used in
the test as well as the injury level read by the in-dummy sensors. The P3 and P1.5 child
dummies represent 3-year-old and 18-month-old infant, respectively. Thus, by the test
definition, the result can be defined as “the level of protection for the child occupant by
using the stated CRS model in that car with specified (available) CRS attachment
method e.g. by using ISOFIX, top tether or solely seatbelt”.
The final result that is in percentage-based will be derived from the following scheme:
Child Occupant Rating Scheme
24/24
Dynamic Test
12/12
CRS Based Assessment
13/13
Vehicle Based Assessment
49/49
TOTAL
100%
Compliance Percentage
From September 2013, star rating is also applied in COP which previously stated only the
percentage of compliance. The star rating will be determined by the following scheme:
Compliance Score (Percentage)
43.00 – 49.00 (>87%)
Star Rating
34.00 – 42.99 (69% - 86%)
25.00 – 33.99 (51% - 68%)
15.00 – 24.99 (31% - 50%)
0.01 – 14.99 (0.02% - 30%)
0.00 (0%)
Zero-Star
New Pre-requisite
From September 2013, side impact test (UN R95) had been introduced as a new pre-requisite in
AOP for 4-Star and above (pass-fail).
ASEAN NCAP Rating Plate – Results Simplified for Public Consumption
As the result of the test is primarily for public consumption i.e. for consumers to consider the
quality of safety protection offered by the car model based on NCAP assessment, they can
simply refer to the star rating for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) as well as for Child Occupant
Protection (COP). Due to the above mentioned changes in the rating scheme, a new result plate
is introduced effective from September 2013.
About MIROS – The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is an agency under the
Ministry of Transport (MOT) Malaysia focusing on road safety R&D activities.
Director-General: Prof. Dr. Wong Shaw Voon ([email protected]) (www.miros.gov.my)
About Global NCAP – Global NCAP is a non-profit organization registered in the United Kingdom which
aims to encourage the worldwide availability of independent consumer information about the safety of
motor vehicles.
Director-General: Mr. David Ward ([email protected]) (www.globalncao.org)
Other Contacts:
ASEAN NCAP Secretary-General – Khairil Anwar Abu Kassim ([email protected]) - ([email protected])
ASEAN NCAP Communications – Zulhaidi M Jawi ([email protected])
MIROS Corporate & Media Relations – Zakry Omar ([email protected])
ASEAN NCAP PHASE III RESULTS
The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries
TESTING PERIOD: OCT 2013 — APR 2014
TOTAL RESULTS: 11
TOTAL MODELS: 9
TEST LABORATORIES: MIROS PC3 (MALAYSIA), JARI (JAPAN) & KATRI (SOUTH KOREA)
NEW RULES:
1. SIDE IMPACT TEST (UN R95) INTRODUCED AS A NEW PRE-REQUISITE IN ADULT OCCUPANT PROTECTION (AOP) FOR 4-STAR AND ABOVE
2. CHILD OCCUPANT PROTECTION (COP) IS ALSO PRESENTED IN STAR-RATING FORM (PREVIOUSLY JUST PERCENTAGE OF COMPLIANCE)
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DUAL-RATING: Honda CR-V & Chevrolet Colorado > Variants without ESC are rated 4-Star (AOP)
EXTENDED RATING: Volkswagen Polo & Proton Prevé > Tested Sedan: ra ng extended to hatchback versions (Proton Suprima S for Prevé’s case).
Others: Toyota Corolla Al s with 7 airbags only available in Malaysia’s market as an op on to 2.0 V variant only.