Why were the Renault Zoe and the Dacia Spring crashed to Euro NCAP?

With respectively 1 and 0 star, the Dacia Spring and the Renault Zoe obtain catastrophic results at the crash test of the famous Euro NCAP organization.But are they dangerous?

Earthquake in the Renault planet!This Wednesday, December 8, Euro NCAP revealed the notes obtained by the Dacia Spring and the Renault Zoe to its traditional crash tests.While the first obtains only one in five stars, the second obtains the worst note awarded by the organization.Explanations ...

Driving aids that clash the results

If the results obtained by the two models seem catastrophic, they actually result from a permanent change in the rating system developed by Euro NCAP.On average, it is changed every two years taking into account new criteria.This explains why the ZOE, which had obtained 5 stars during the release of the first version in 2013, is now found with a "0 pointed" in its current version.

In detail, it is driving aid systems (ADAS) that weighs the caittle -to -diamond results.On this only criterion, which weighs very heavy in the Euro NCAP rating, the ZOE only obtains 14 % which is enough to drop the overall note of the model.In his report, Euro NCAP notably underlines the absence of a fatigue detection system.Added to this is the fact that helping support in the lane and automatic emergency braking (AEB), which are not part of the standard endowment, have not been included in the evaluation.If Euro NCAP had tested the high -end Intens finish, better equipped with driving aids, the ZOE would undoubtedly have obtained two or even three stars.

For the rest, the Renault Zoe obtains average notes: 43 % in occupants protection, 52 % in child protection and 41 % in pedestrian protection.

A little star for the Dacia Spring

On the Spring, the note of a star is less surprising.To keep a "low cost" rate, Dacia has skipped a number of equipment that is now considered "necessary" by Euro NCAP to obtain good ratings.

In detail, Spring obtains 49 % in adult protection, 56 % in children protection, 39 % in pedestrian protection and only 32 % for driving aid.On this last point, it is the absence of a system of assistance in keeping the track and poor performance of the automatic emergency braking system that helped lower the note.