Cape Town, VIVA \u2013 The latest crash test results from the Global New\nCar Assessment Programme (NCAP) have once again highlighted vehicle\nsafety concerns in developing markets. This time, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro\nSUV came under scrutiny after achieving only two stars for adult\noccupant protection in the #SaferCarsForAfrica programme.<\/p>\n
The rating immediately drew attention as the Tiggo 7 Pro is a fairly\npopular model across several global markets. A two-star rating was\ndeemed to fall short of consumer expectations for modern vehicle safety\nstandards in the compact SUV segment.<\/p>\n
Beyond adult occupant protection, Global NCAP awarded three stars for\nchild occupant protection. However, the test report noted weaknesses in\nthe Child Restraint System mounting, which failed across all front seat\npositions in the rear-facing orientation.<\/p>\n
Another issue flagged was the absence of an option to deactivate the\nfront passenger airbag when a rear-facing child seat is installed. This\ncondition was considered to potentially increase safety risks for\nchildren in certain situations.<\/p>\n
According to the Global NCAP crash test report reviewed by VIVA\nOtomotif on Friday, 20 February 2026, the vehicle\u2019s structure also drew\ncriticism for being deemed suboptimal. The footwell and bodyshell areas\nwere described as unstable and judged incapable of withstanding\nadditional loads in the event of a more severe impact.<\/p>\n
Limited side protection was also a significant concern in the\nevaluation. A side pole impact test was not conducted because the\nvehicle lacked standard head protection for both front and rear\nrows.<\/p>\n
The absence of such protection exposes occupants to the risk of\nserious head injuries even in low-speed side impacts with objects such\nas poles or trees. This observation added to the list of safety aspects\nconsidered in need of improvement for the model.<\/p>\n
Global NCAP also commented on the active safety features already\navailable in the vehicle. Electronic Stability Control and seatbelt\nreminders are included as standard features, although their performance\nwas said to not fully meet the testing body\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n
Beyond the test results themselves, Global NCAP criticised the use of\ntest information from other markets in public communications materials.\nAccording to the organisation, NCAP ratings are market-specific and\ntherefore cannot be selectively used to represent a model\u2019s safety\nperformance in different regions.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/chery-tiggo-7-pro-receives-low-score-in-crash-test-1771651196", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }