In this era of cars running all over the streets, owning a car of your own not only symbolizes the beginning of a convenient life, but also carries the happiness and peace of mind of the family. However, when we are immersed in the visual feast of streamlined bodies and luxury interiors, a key word that is often overlooked - "safety" is quietly becoming a new yardstick to measure the value of a car.
Smart car buyers often stay sober in the dazzling car market and avoid the safety hazards under those "gorgeous coats". Today, we're going to talk about three car brands that have made a mistake in terms of safety performance, which may be famous, but the flaws behind them are discouraged by savvy buyers.
When it comes to safety, there are always voices that say: "Safe driving depends on yourself, the car is for driving, not for crashing." This is true, but in real life, accidents always come unexpectedly. Just like the accident that happened in the United States last year, a car stopped on the railroad tracks due to a breakdown, and no matter how skilled the driver was, he could not prevent a sudden train collision. Fortunately, no one was injured, but this incident is enough to remind us that the safety performance of the car itself is the last line of defense to protect the occupants.
Among the many standards for judging automobile safety, the crash test results of the China Insurance Research Institute (C-IASI) and C-NCAP are like two fair rulers, measuring the safety bottom line of each model. In both cases, a model that unfortunately receives a low score means that it may not be able to adequately protect its occupants at critical moments. The following are three models that have been "double-killed" by these two major events and have questionable safety, so please be sure to think twice before buying a car.
Beijing Hyundai Festa:
Hyundai Festa, with its dynamic appearance and good power performance, once attracted the attention of a large number of young consumers. Unfortunately, in the C-NCAP test, it only received a four-star rating, missing out on a five-star rating. In the more stringent C-IASI test, the severe deformation of the A-pillar in a frontal 25% offset collision exposed the shortcomings of its body structure. Without the blessing of the safety curtain, the dummy was even more injured in the collision, and finally only received an "average" evaluation. Such results overshadow the safety performance under the appearance of its sports.
Zotye T600:
When it comes to Zotye, many people will think of its "famous" Porsita RS9. However, the T600, as another of its products, is no less worrying in terms of safety performance. The C-NCAP four-star rating is already mediocre, and it is even more wiped out by C-IASI, and none of the projects are "excellent". In particular, the lack of auxiliary safety features raises questions about its overall quality. Coupled with the brand's business difficulties in recent years, the road to safety improvement of the T600 seems to be more long and difficult.
Baoy 510:
The Baojun 510 was once the leader in the small SUV market, and the sales myth is still talked about today. However, as time went on, its safety concerns gradually surfaced. Whether it is the C-NCAP or C-IASI test, the results of the Baojun 510 are not satisfactory. In particular, in the C-IASI's 25% offset crash and side impact tests, the fragility of the vehicle's structure and the lack of occupant protection make it difficult to associate it with the identity of the "god car" in the past. The Baojun 510 reminds us that we should not be greedy for small profits and ignore the important thing of safety when buying a car.
Epilogue:
At the end of the day, a car is not only a means of transportation, but also a common mobile port for family members. Choosing a car with excellent safety performance is not only a guarantee of your own safety, but also a reflection of your family's responsibility. When making a car purchase decision, it is important not only to pay attention to the exterior design, interior layout and mechanical quality of the model, but also to refer to the crash test results of third-party authorities to ensure that every investment can bring peace of mind and peace of mind. For the above models, it is important to think carefully before buying a car, after all, there are some risks that we could have avoided. On a safe road, let's make wise choices together to make every trip full of happiness and tranquility.