Euro NCAP New Integrated Safety Ratings

Simon Edmonds

Technical Manager Euro NCAP

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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=24)(n=36)

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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 2: ChildBox 3:

PedestrianBox 4: Assist

Front Impact

16 Dynamic 24Adult Head

12 ESC 3

Side Impact 8 CRS Marking 8Child Head

12 SLD 1

Pole Test 8 CRS-Vehicle 4 Upper Leg 6 SBR 3

Whiplash 4Vehicle

Assessm.13 Leg 6    

Total 36 Total 49 Total 36 Total 7

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2009 Overall Rating

AdultScoreBox 1

ChildScoreBox 2

Ped.ScoreBox 3

S.A.ScoreBox 4

WeightsBox 1: 50%Box 2: 20%Box 3: 20%Box 4: 10%

Weighted Score

Criteria5 Stars: 70%4 Stars: 55%3 Stars: 45%2 Stars: 35%1 Star: 20%

Balance Criteria

Level Box 1 Box 2 Box 3 Box 4

5 Stars 75% 70% 25% 60%4 Stars 60% 55% 15% 40%3 Stars 30% 30% 10% 25%2 Stars 25% 25% 5% 15%1 Star 15% 15% 0% 5%

Integrated Safety Rating

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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 systemExtensive 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-27Added new areas of assessment in 2009 Overall star rating to guide and reward next safety improvements

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