Chery J1 ANCAP Crash Test
Given recent crash test results from ANCAP (the Australasian New Car Assessment Program), some car buyers might be wary about purchasing vehicle brands being introduced into Australia for the first time.
Recent results include 2 stars (out of 5 maximum) for the Chery J11 and Mahindra Pik-Up and in 2010, 2 stars for the Great Wall utes. The Geely MK and Chery J1, both small cars, scored 3 stars compared to most small cars tested by ANCAP which are scoring 4 or increasingly, 5 stars. According to ANCAP, you are twice as likely to be killed or seriously injured in a 1-star vehicle than a 5-star vehicle in the same crash.
However, we need to remember that we still have the Proton Jumbuck and Mitsubishi Express on sale in Australia scoring 1 star and these companies have been represented in the Australian market for many years. There are also several ute models from long-established manufacturers that score 3 stars. It’s also worth noting that the Great Wall wagon scores 4 stars.
So there is not a strong basis for avoiding the purchase of vehicles from brands recently introduced into the Australian market.
NRMA’s advice is to check the ANCAP crash ratings of any new vehicle you are considering buying. We recommend 4 stars as a minimum and preferably 5. If you are considering a second-hand car, NRMA also provides ratings based on police reports of crashes - again we recommend purchasing a vehicle from the best category.
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