Fiat Panda receives zero stars in Euro NCAP test
07 Dec 2018|2,174 views
The 2018 Fiat Panda has today been given one of the lowest ratings in Euro NCAP's history, having failed to achieve more than 50% in any of the car safety organisation's four key testing categories. The safety of children seated in the rear was of specific concern to experts, with the Fiat Panda's Child Occupant Protection score of 16% falling significantly short of the 79% average.
Matthew Avery, Director of Research, Thatcham Research says, "Most troubling is that the Fiat Panda is seen as a good choice for young drivers and fledgling families. But the only safety technology fitted were seatbelt reminders and the rear system failed to meet requirements, so wasn't even rated. These shocking Euro NCAP test results demonstrate an inconsistent commitment to safety, as Fiat has produced four and five-star cars in the past."
Despite the headline-grabbing zero-star rating for the Fiat Panda, six cars with excellent safety credentials have been launched in December. The Audi Q3, BMW X5, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jaguar I-PACE, Peugeot 508 and Volvo V60 all achieved five-star Euro NCAP ratings.
The 2018 Fiat Panda has today been given one of the lowest ratings in Euro NCAP's history, having failed to achieve more than 50% in any of the car safety organisation's four key testing categories. The safety of children seated in the rear was of specific concern to experts, with the Fiat Panda's Child Occupant Protection score of 16% falling significantly short of the 79% average.
Matthew Avery, Director of Research, Thatcham Research says, "Most troubling is that the Fiat Panda is seen as a good choice for young drivers and fledgling families. But the only safety technology fitted were seatbelt reminders and the rear system failed to meet requirements, so wasn't even rated. These shocking Euro NCAP test results demonstrate an inconsistent commitment to safety, as Fiat has produced four and five-star cars in the past."
Despite the headline-grabbing zero-star rating for the Fiat Panda, six cars with excellent safety credentials have been launched in December. The Audi Q3, BMW X5, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jaguar I-PACE, Peugeot 508 and Volvo V60 all achieved five-star Euro NCAP ratings.
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