Shock safety rating for new cars
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Jan FisherIf you are thinking of buying a new car, there are probably two you should keep off your list.
The MG 5 sedan from China and Mahindra Scorpio 4WD from India have been slapped with zero-star safety ratings by the Australasian New-Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
According to drive.com they are the second and third vehicles ever to be awarded the lowest rating in the 30-year history of the safety organisation after the Mitsubishi Express van – a rebadged Renault Trafic – in 2021.
The vehicles fell short in both crash-avoidance technology – given their lack of nearly all modern, advanced safety features fitted to other cars to earn five stars – and how well their body structures protected adults from injury in a crash.
Doesn’t seem to worry the manufacturers. Both said there are no plans to remove either car from sale.
You have been warned.
Do you take safety ratings into account when choosing a car?
ronlobyIf MG was still made in UK it would be safe.
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