No more 'tin kosong' – Chinese cars among the safest tested by Euro NCAP in 2021

According to Euro NCAP’s 2021 report, 33 models were subjected to its crash tests and 22 of which scored the maximum 5-star rating. Out of the 22 models deemed to be Europe’s safest cars, 3 of them were made in China.

The Polestar 2, Lynk & Co 01, and Nio ES8 all performed very well and received 5 stars with the Polestar ranked as the second safest car overall behind the Subaru Outback.

Both Polestar and Lynk & Co serve under Geely Group which also owns Proton and Volvo. Speaking of the Swedes, Polestar is owned by both Geely Auto and Volvo Cars but the Polestar 2 is built in Zhejiang, China at the Luqiao CMA Super Factory.

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The Lynk & Co 01 shared the highest score for adult occupant protection with the Mercedes-Benz EQS for a total of 96%.

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Meanwhile, the Nio ES8 scored an impressive 92% for safety assists which is the second-highest score awarded in 2021. Both the Subaru Outback and Nissan Qashqai were the only models to receive higher points with each scoring 95%.

It’s quite a feat for Chinese cars that went from producing some of the most dangerous cars on sale in Europe a decade ago to some of the safest. However, things seem to be going on the opposite end for Renault with the zero-star rating given to the updated Zoe EV breaking the French carmaker’s impressive safety streak.

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