Updated Safety Test Results for Lada Iskra by AVTOVAZ
Lada Iskra Undergoes Impact Test
In the spirit of ensuring top-notch safety for its premium Lada Iskra model, AVTOVAZ subjected the vehicle to stringent testing under the ARNCAP system, a Russian standard that closely resembles the European Euro NCAP requirements.
The ARNCAP protocol, known for its toughness, includes a 40% frontal overlap crash at 64 km/h, along with side and rear impacts at 50 km/h.
During the testing, all Lada Iskra's safety systems functioned as intended. The vehicle eventually earned a four-star rating on the ARNCAP crash test, the highest possible score, demonstrating AVTOVAZ's commitment to safety.
However, there were some areas that could use improvement. For instance, the risk of head and thigh injuries for the driver and front passenger fell within the green zone, but the chest area protection was rated in the yellow level. On the bright side, the dummies used in the test didn't experience critical overloads.
To improve the Lada Iskra's safety, 84 vehicles were put to the test during the development process. Both complete vehicles and individual components were assessed.
While the frontal impact protection and head and hip protection proved impressive, the chest protection could benefit from enhancements. Additionally, concerns over side airbag deployment and head restraint effectiveness have been raised based on the absence of visible side airbag deployment in crash-test images and user feedback about head restraint design.
Below is a summary table that outlines the safety features, their evaluation, and the need for improvement:
| Safety Feature | Evaluation/ARNCAP Score | Improvement Needed? ||-------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------|| Frontal Impact Protection | Good (four stars) | — || Head & Hip Protection | Green zone (optimal) | — || Chest Protection | Yellow zone (moderate) | Yes || Side Airbag Deployment | Not visible (concern noted) | Yes || Head Restraints | Questions raised by observers | Yes |
In conclusion, the Lada Iskra delivers robust frontal crash safety, but improvements are required to bolster side impact protection, head restraint design, and chest protection according to ARNCAP test results and public feedback.
The Lada Iskra, having demonstrated robust frontal crash safety, must now focus on bolstering its side impact protection. Improvements are needed in chest protection and head restraint design, as highlighted by the ARNCAP test results and user feedback. The absence of visible side airbag deployment during the crash test and concerns about the head restraint design warrant attention. In the realm of finance, these enhancements could potentially increase the overall cost of production for the automotive industry, which might impact the lifestyle of consumers reliant on car-maintenance budgets.
