It may be commonplace for vehicles developed for emerging markets to score poorly at the more stringent NCAP tests such as the Global NCAP or European NCAP, it comes as a shock that a new vehicle, manufactured in 2025, would net zero stars at something like the ASEAN NCAP. But, that’s exactly what happened with the Chinese-made Neta V which scored a big fat zero at its ASEAN NCAP safety test.
The full-electric EV hatchback suffered bad ratings across the board, but particularly in its Adult Occupancy Protection (AOP) test where it tallied a poor 6.31 out of 32. With only two front airbags available, the Neta V received poor protection to the driver’s head, chest, and lower leg. The front passenger also suffered from poor chest protection as well. ASEAN NCAP also noted that the seatbelts do not come with any retractor pre-tensioners and load limiters. Furthermore, the vehicle showed a “weak body structure.” Together with the compromised restraint system, it “greatly jeopardized the safety of the car occupants.”
It’s pretty much the same when it comes to Safety Assist Technology where it managed just 7.50 out of 21. The Neta V didn’t have any form of ADAS, and relied instead on its ABS/EBD/Stability Control setup which were, frankly, not enough. Plus, only the driver had a Seatbelt Reminder (SBR). The lack of Safety Assist Tech also meant it scored zero in Motorcyclist Safety too.
If anything, the only saving grace to the Neta V is in the area of Child Occupant Protection where it managed a 34.46 out of 50. It received maximum points for frontal and side-impact protection (34.46 out of 50).
Neta is a vehicle brand produced by Hozon Auto which is facing financial difficulty. Reports of massive layoffs and production pauses in China has caused the brand to undergo an organizational restructure. In the Philippines, a Neta showroom is being quietly setup along EDSA at the ground floor of the Paragon Plaza. No word as to when Neta will launch formally in the Philippines and whether the Neta V will form a part of its line-up. It did receive LTO certification for two other models, the Neta U and the Neta Aya Lite.
I think the Neta Aya is also the V
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of the Neta yet. Scary to own one.
ReplyDeleteThe question may probably be, How much will our government officials will recieve for this to be allowed in PH?
ReplyDeleteEh?!They do allow the sales of Suzuki Carry,Kia K2500,Isuzu Traviz and the near 5 decade old Mitsubishi L300FB sales in the Philippine market despite those vehicles aren't safe to drive.
Deleterebrand it as Nyeta!@
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