Volvo is renowned for its safe cars and the all-new Volvo
V40 has taken safety to the next level after receiving five stars in the Euro
NCAP collision test. Overall, the Volvo V40 achieved the best ever recorded
results.
As of 2009, the European Safety Institute Euro NCAP presents
an overall rating for each model it tests. Tests are carried out for four
sub-categories which are ranked to produce an overall grade and these include
adult occupant protection, child protection, pedestrian protection and safety
assist.
The Volvo V40 set the record in the adult protection
category with a score of 98%, the best ever recorded in a test. A strong
structure and systems such as WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) helped achieve
the results. The Volvo V40 also scored maximum points in the safety assist
category.
"The new Volvo V40 was launched as the most intelligent and the safest car
in its segment, and it is truly packed with active safety systems such as auto
brake, Pedestrian Detection to shield pedestrians, Lane Keeping Aid which helps
the driver stay within his or her lane, and BLIS which helps the driver detect
vehicles in the offset rear ‘blind spot'," says Thomas Broberg, Senior
Technical Advisor Safety at Volvo Car Corporation. In terms of pedestrian
protection, the Volvo V40 scored maximum points with the
world’s first pedestrian airbag.
There is much to look forward to in the all-new Volvo V40
which is expected to arrive in South Africa in November 2012. If you wish to find
out more about the expected model line-up and prices for the Volvo V40, click
on the following link,
Volvo V40 coming to South Africa.
