When evaluating vehicle crash safety, It is best to prioritize the latest safety ratings from ASEAN NCAP, which adopts the 2026-2030 version of regulations. Among these, the passive safety tests have newly added assessments for the AE-MDB side impact sled and Child Presence Detection (CPD), while the active safety section has enhanced the simulation of motorcycle accident scenarios. Currently, models with a 5-star overall rating typically feature a high-strength body structure, a multi-airbag system (including side curtain airbags), pre-tensioned seatbelts, and AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) systems. For example, some Chinese brand models have met the latest standards after certification by the China Automotive Technology and Research Centre. Therefore, consumers should check the performance of specific models in each test module rather than just focusing on the total score. In addition, the MIROS and JPJ certification systems require vehicles to pass rigorous tests such as a 64km/h 40-degree frontal collision and a 50km/h side collision (with a load of 950 kg), and these data can serve as objective reference bases for actual safety performance.
