While Proton has done a relatively good job when it comes to safety ratings in the last decade, its newest addition, the Proton e.MAS 7 has also passed its crash tests with flying colours. Based on the report by ASEAN NCAP, the eMAS 7 acheived a 5 star rating, scoring a solid 92.57 points. The points are broken down based on a few categories, namely;
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) – 39.00/40
- Child Occupant Protection (COP) – 17.32/20
- Safety Assist (SA) – 20.00/20
- Motorcyclist Safety (MS) – 16.25/20
The e.Mas also comes with advanced safety features, all of which come as standard. These include:
- Passive Safety: 6 airbags strategically positioned to protect all occupants.
- Driver Assistance Systems:
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Seatbelt Reminder System (SBR) for both front and rear passengers, with seat occupant detection.
- Autonomous Driving Aids:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) for city, inter-urban, and pedestrian scenarios.
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) on both sides of the vehicle.
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW).
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB).
- Visibility Enhancements:
- Automatic High Beam (AHB).
- Pedestrian Protection (PP) for enhanced road safety.
One common concern surrounding EVs is the belief that they are more prone to catching fire in accidents. However, rigorous crash tests like those conducted by ASEAN NCAP demonstrate that EVs like the Proton e.MAS 7 can be just as safe, if not safer, than traditional vehicles. By delivering top-tier safety performance, the e.MAS 7 helps to instill confidence in consumers considering EVs as their next car.
Source(s): ASEAN NCAP
