Euro NCAP: Renault’s 12
August 26th, 2009 by Richard Aucock
RENAULT’S new Grand Scenic is the French maker’s 12th car to score a full 5-star Euro NCAP rating.
That’s despite the latest test being tougher and more severe than ever before.
It means Renault bags the boast of car manufacturer with the most full Euro NCAP crash test ratings of all – and thus, officially, the title of safest brand in Europe?
Standard ESP stability control on all models is a big factor behind the score, though Renault also points to:
• 6 airbags
• Twin side impact sensors
• Twin-stage front airbags
• 2-stage seatbelt pre-tensioners
• ‘Smart’ head rests
The extra side impact protection is of particular importance, given the Grand Scenic’s family-orientated role, says Renault: a third of all city deaths are caused by crashes from the side.
It draws, of course, from the safety innovations of the latest Megane. And the score should perhaps be no surprise; that car won the best-ever Euro NCAP score for adult protection…
Renault’s 12-strong 5-star Euro NCAP role of honour:
2009: New Grand Scenic
2008: New Megane
2008: Koleos
2007: New Laguna
2005: Clio III
2005: Megane II Coupe Cabriolet
2004: Modus
2003: Scenic II
2003: Espace IV
2002: Megane II
2002: Vel Satis
2001: Laguna II
Tags: euro ncap, grand scenic, Renault, safety
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