The MG5 sedan model has received a 0-star safety rating from the Australian and New Zealand New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) in both the safety technology and vehicle structure categories.
Chinese automaker MG will swiftly enhance the structure and implement new collision avoidance technology for the MG5 sedan model after it received the lowest safety rating for a new car in Australia.
Last week, the MG5 became the third car model, along with the Mahindra Scorpio and the Mitsubishi Express van, to receive a 0-star safety rating from ANCAP.
ANCAP found that the MG5 performed poorly in passenger protection during collisions, injury prevention for occupants, and collision avoidance capabilities.
Prior to the test results, MG had already planned safety technology upgrades for the MG5, aiming to enhance user and pedestrian protection in the event of a collision. These updates are expected to be implemented in the next year’s MG5.
The upgrades will include various collision avoidance features such as lane-keeping assistance, traffic sign recognition, and an advanced emergency braking system. These enhancements are estimated to cost up to $4 million, according to Drive.
MG has not confirmed whether the upgraded MG5 sedan will be sent back to ANCAP for retesting. It is also unknown if there will be any changes to the structure or airbags, which means the sedan may still not achieve a 5-star rating after the upgrade.
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The user protection enhancements include an all-seat safety belt tensioning system that tightens the seat belts upon collision, keeping the passengers securely seated. Additionally, a dynamic load limiter will manage the force exerted on the safety belt during a collision.
The all-seat safety belt tensioning system actively tightens the seat belts during a collision, pulling the seated person back into their seat. This differs from typical seat belts, which aim to prevent further extension of the belts.
In addition, the MG5 will feature a “leg protection panel” placed beneath the front bumper to enhance pedestrian safety. It will also include a front collision sensor and passenger detection system to alert if there are occupants in the vehicle.
The MG5’s safety technology will be further complemented with traffic sign recognition (including speed limits), lane-keeping assistance, lane departure warning, and safe exit warning. The emergency braking system will be upgraded to function at intersections, preventing the vehicle from entering the path of oncoming traffic.
These upgrades were previously referred to as part of a “safety package,” which suggests they may be optional on certain versions. However, MG has confirmed that these enhancements will be standard across the entire upgraded MG5 lineup.
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Reference: Drive
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