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Euro NCAP New Integrated
Safety Ratings
Simon Edmonds
Technical Manager Euro NCAP
For Safer Cars
Consumer buying information
Incentive to manufacturers
Recognition of excellence
Empower safety engineers
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Euro NCAP Consortium
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Safety Assessment
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Stars are losing their sparkle
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Potential for Improvement
67 percent of cars in 2007 and 2008 scored
only 2 stars for pedestrian protection
(n=36)
(n=24)
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ESC Fitment in EU-27
Low fitment in small car segment
Uptake kept back by pricing and tax regimes
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Boxes Approach
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“Whiplash” Protection
Seat and head
restraint performance
in low speed rear
impact – 16/24 kph
Based on IIWPG and
SRA experience
Provisions for active
and re-active seats
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Electronic Stability Control
Fitment requirements only
At least optional on all variants
in EU-27, plus:
Fitted standard on 85+ percent
of variant sales in EU-27
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Speed Limiting Devices
Fitment and performance
requirements
Based on UN ECE R.89
with additional
requirements
First step towards
rewarding on-board ISA
systems
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Points Table
Box 1: Adult
Box 3:
Pedestrian
Box 2: Child
Box 4: Assist
Front
Impact
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Dynamic
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Adult
Head
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ESC
3
Side Impact
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CRS Marking
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Child
Head
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SLD
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Pole Test
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CRS-Vehicle
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Upper Leg
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SBR
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Whiplash
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Vehicle
Assessm.
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Leg
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Total
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Total
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Total
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Total
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2009 Overall Rating
Adult
Score
Child
Score
Ped.
Score
S.A.
Score
Box 1
Box 2
Box 3
Box 4
Weights
Box 1: 50%
Box 2: 20%
Box 3: 20%
Box 4: 10%
Balance Criteria
Weighted
Score
Criteria
5 Stars: 70%
4 Stars: 55%
3 Stars: 45%
2 Stars: 35%
1 Star: 20%
Level
Box 1 Box 2 Box 3 Box 4
5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Star
75%
60%
30%
25%
15%
70%
55%
30%
25%
15%
Integrated Safety Rating
25%
15%
10%
5%
0%
60%
40%
25%
15%
5%
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Transition
Stepwise increase of criteria until 2012
Provides lead time and consistent message
“Balance” criteria for 5 stars
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Launch of New Scheme
February 18: launch of first
cars under new system
Extensive information on
euroncap.com and
YouTube video channel
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Next Steps
Roadmap 2010-2015 addressing key
priorities
Update occupant self and partner protection
Re-focus vulnerable road user protection
Assess emerging crash avoidance technologies
Improved consumer communication
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Conclusions
Euro NCAP promotes safer cars in EU-27
Added new areas of assessment in 2009
Overall star rating to guide and reward next
safety improvements
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