Very different cars are often sold under the same name in Western Europe and in emerging markets. And if the difference was only in appearance or equipment list! In the case of cars for Latin America and Asia, automakers often save on the installation of equipment that directly affects safety: this is a stabilization system, ABS, belt pretensioners, airbags and even penny body amplifiers. There are many examples: Latin American ones, in crash tests they performed significantly worse than their counterparts for the European market. You can now add to the same list and Renault Duster for India.
Recall that the Dacia Duster crossover, assembled at a plant in Pitesti, Romania, was defeated by experts from the Euro NCAP committee back in 2011. The result was not outstanding: with a frontal impact, the load on the chest of the front riders turned out to be increased. But thanks to four airbags (front and side), the Romanian crossover has earned an honest three Euro NCAP stars.
And here is Renault Duster produced at a plant in Indian Chennai in basic configuration no airbags. And in tests conducted by Global NCAP, it has not received a single point or a single star for protecting front riders. Although the crash tests here are not as severe as those of the Europeans (only a frontal impact is carried out, no side impact). Global NCAP experts called the driver's head protection extremely weak. The load on the torso and hips of both dummies was also high.
At Renault's request, the car was retested in a richer configuration with one airbag. Naturally, the result was better: nine points out of seventeen possible or three stars for the protection of the driver and front passenger. But this car also performed far from exemplary: the dummy's head slipped off the dome of the pillow, the protection of the chest was insufficient.
Interestingly, the Duster for the Latin American market showed a more outstanding result: four stars. It turned out that the Brazilian car has a larger airbag, which gives better protection head and chest.
Concerning Russian market, then Renault crossovers Duster Moscow assembly is already "in the base" equipped with one driver's airbag. The front airbag for the passenger is offered for a surcharge starting from the “second” Expression configuration, and the side airbags - from the “third” Privilege version, and only the most expensive version of the Luxe Privilege at a price of under a million offers all four pillows at no additional cost.
Almost every model of any modern car manufacturer undergoes a mandatory check of the special European committee Euro NCAP. This service regularly organizes auto crash tests and helps car companies create safe vehicles.
Renault tests every single modification. Recently, photos and video materials of the Renault Duster crash test got to the network. The car was designed on a solid and simple platform and as a result showed good results.
EURO NCAP and Duster results
In general terms, we can say that the car, according to the built-in level of safety, is designed more for passengers than for pedestrians. Everyone who is inside the crossover during a collision receives a safety level equal to 3 stars. This means average. The maximum that can be obtained in this category is 5 points.
The situation with pedestrian safety is worse. Based on Renault results Duster crash the test showed 1 star. Thus, the company still has something to try on. First of all, developers and engineers will need to rework external components to increase the level of pedestrian safety.
Renault Duster crash test result - 3 stars out of 5 possible.
The euroncap renaulstory also provides drivers with a unique opportunity to explore the potential of the SUV's trim level and understand the functionality of the vehicle. The first thing to show potential buyers is strong and weaknesses car. This is the only way to win the public's trust.
General safety in the car
According to an independent study, adult passengers are 74% protected while in the Duster's cabin. Frontal collisions pose a danger to all passengers, including the driver vehicle... The results show that tremendous pressure is applied to the ribcage of each crossover inside the vehicle at the moment of impact. And this despite the fact that all the airbags were deployed on time. Such pressure, according to the standards of the European Bureau, is considered too strong and dangerous to human life.
The figures taken from the lower part of the cabin turned out to be surprising. The area of the legs of each passenger remained practically intact. Not a single dummy was seriously injured. Thus, the safety of the vehicle becomes high enough.
It should also be noted that with a strong impact on the body of the car, the door opened. luggage compartment... The indicator, although insignificant, is, in the opinion of authoritative experts, very informative. It makes it possible to modify some parts of the body, improving their strength. This is especially true for door locks.
The overall rating of the car was 11 points. According to the NCAP criteria, this is equal to 3 out of 5 points. The indicator is average, but in comparison with many similar crossovers and budget cars the same generation - the result is good.
Test series:
- The most unsuccessful was the imitation test strong blow modifications with a pillar. Here Duster scored only 6 points, which makes the company's management think about improving the base of the body and the possible use of revolutionary materials.
- Result side impact with a pillar. This item should be disassembled in detail. The test was carried out several times and each time the result was practically the same. When there was an impact from the passenger side, the force of the collision forced the driver's door to open. The point is that in quality cars that shouldn't happen. Therefore, improvements are inevitable. The result is 7.2 points.
- Rear kick. Contrary to the efforts of Renault's safety developers, the SUV model could not please its customers with unique performance. The collision of the car from behind showed that the passengers were seriously injured. The main ones were in the cervical spine. Score - 5.2 points.
- Children. According to information from the Euroncap report, the Duster was able to save children in the cabin by only 78%. The committee's requirements are much higher. Therefore, work will be required to improve this indicator.
Active safety systems
In almost any modern car there are special systems active safety... This system provides for the notification of the driver about possible threats and difficult conditions. To ensure their functionality, it is necessary to correctly position all sensors and correctly lay the power cables.
The modification of the first Duster, as well as the restyled one, is unique in that of all possible systems active safety in the car there is only one thing - the control of the fastened seat belts. It is presented in the form of several sensors. As for a crossover of national importance, which has received worldwide recognition, the crash test result is not great. Received two points in this test. Although an off-road vehicle configuration is an affordable and inexpensive option for the company's customers, it can still include several modern technologies.
Special attention is paid to the result that is already familiar to Renault - the airbags for passengers, including the driver, worked precisely. This characteristic is integral to the brand's popularity. From the very beginning, the concern has installed only high-quality and reliable pillows on its cars. Each model of the French company demonstrates excellent protection for both the driver and passengers during critical collisions.
Additional security systems
Since car safety is internal and external, both options should be considered.
As already described above, engineers did not place revolutionary systems inside the car. The biggest achievement can be seen in the protection of children inside the cabin. During the tests, two dummies were placed in the back row. No occupants were injured in both frontal and side impacts. On the contrary, each dummy was held in its own chair during each test. Conclusion - the less the mass of passengers, the less damage.
Safety of others
The restyled model failed to improve the performance of its predecessor and remained unfriendly towards pedestrians. Their safety is only 28%. Such indicators were the lowest according to the results of Euroncap.
Hood and front bumper instantly inflict critical damage to the feet of pedestrians. The head area is also significantly affected. As doctors say, this instantly leads to fractures, sometimes open.
Accordingly, modification during following improvements should be improved in several directions at once. And the first of them is the level of safety of others.
What is the bottom line
After a detailed study of all the collisions carried out by the Euroncap committee, Renault's assessment was satisfactory. The experts considered this to be wrong, since the tests revealed serious flaws. But, as practice shows, this car can travel on roads.
All owners and potential buyers should, after the Renault Duster test, know what this car capable of safety criteria.
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All cars coming off the assembly line to the wide market must undergo a series of tests. The key element of the tests is the crash test - testing the strength of the car in collisions. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of car safety for the driver and passengers. The rise in the number of accidents on the roads only stimulates interest in the test results among potential buyers.
The demanded "Frenchman"
Concern "Renault" has rapidly captured the market of budget crossovers, releasing 5 years ago new model- Duster.
Low cost combined with excellent technical characteristics and presentable appearance made the model a sales leader in several regions at once, providing the company with impressive profits.
Passing mandatory independent examinations is an integral part of the production of cars. It should be noted right away that the Renault Duster produced for Russia has not yet passed the crash test (there is definitely no data on this). But the European analogue - Dacia Duster - went through the procedure and it is possible to analyze the results obtained.
At the disposal of the general public are the results of tests carried out by specialists from EuroNCAP, an authoritative European organization that conducts independent crash tests with detailed assessment security. The results of the company's work are recognized by all specialists in the world.
EuroNCAP and Duster: how it went
All the information that is freely available rests on the Renault Duster crash test conducted in 2011. A detailed study carried out by the company's employees allows you to get a complete picture of the level of protection of passengers in case of possible collisions. When developing the concept of a crossover, the priority was the formation of a low market value cars. Therefore, many buyers are skeptical about the quality of the car and its reliability and durability. Despite the fact that this test is already several years old, its analysis suggests otherwise.
General overview of the test
EuroNCAP experts chose the Duster 1.5 DCi "Laureate" LHD model, with a total weight of 1180 kg.
The complete set of this car includes the following elements of the security system:
- Safety belts with pressure limiters.
- Front airbags for driver and passenger.
- Side airbags. They provide protection to the chest and head.
The tests investigated the security of not only passengers, but also pedestrians. For latest car turned out to be quite dangerous.
- Adult safety level:
Front-line collisions were used to check the safety of the driver and passengers. The analysis of the sensors installed on the dummies and the cropped video filming made it possible to determine the following results:
When hitting from the front, there is significant pressure on the chest of the driver and front passenger.
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If the driver is larger than the dummy, there is a risk of serious injury.
The result of the research is 11 points and "average level".
Also, 2 additional tests were carried out:
- Side impact. Due to the opening of the driver's door, the final mark was reduced to 7.2 points.
- Collision with a pillar. This test revealed low chest protection and the final score was 6 points.
- Rear impact collision. Such an incident can lead to serious injury to the cervical vertebrae. Therefore, the score is the lowest - 2.5.
The approach to the level of safety of young passengers in Duster deserves positive feedback specialists. In this category, the car scored the maximum points.
During the test, 2 dummies were placed on the back seat, which correspond to children 1.5 and 3 years old. As a result of frontal and side collisions, the dummy remained in place and practically did not budge. On the front seat it is possible to post Baby chair against the movement of the car, with the deactivation of the airbag.
The design of the vehicle is not pedestrian-oriented. The massive bumper causes serious injuries to the legs and the bonnet damages the pedestrian's head. In this segment of the test, the car received only 10 points.
- Active safety system level:
The active protection and warning system has only sensors about not fastened seat belt... Therefore, the score received by Duster is so small - only 2.
The crash test conducted pillar side impact studies that are often ignored. For Duster, this research is important, since due to the short base, the car can lose stability and receive a similar side impact.
The final result of the Renault Duster crash test is 3 stars out of 5 possible. Not a bad level for a crossover in this market segment.
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2015 for Renault Duster did not bring significant safety improvements compared to 2011, when the first crash test was carried out. How many stars he received then, the same was estimated and his a new version: 3 stars... This is neither a high mark, nor a failure.
The Renault Duster test video is not impressive. But keeping in mind its democratic, thanks to which it is out of competition, we can advise drivers to be more careful while driving this car and carefully observe the speed limit.
Adult protection
According to the test results, Duster demonstrated the security of adult passengers on the Middle level... So, the chest of the driver and the passenger sitting in front was unprotected. During the front impact, the pressure on the chest was significant, including due to the seat belts. The design of the torpedo is dangerous with serious injuries to the driver. Knees, legs and other organs are not in great danger. But experts downgraded the safety rating for the tailgate opening during a stern strike.
Side impact and it turned out to be more traumatic... The reason for this is the driver's door that opens when it hits the side. In the event of a collision with a static object during lateral sliding, the ribcage again suffers, which is atypical for an SUV. The stern collision showed the risk of spinal injury in the cervical region. In almost any case, Duster, due to the lack of rigidity of the body, injures the ribs of the passengers sitting in front.
Child protection
Due to the fact that the safety of small passengers in Renault Duster was slightly taller than adults, the commission's rating went up. Thus, children under one and a half years of age are protected at a high level, provided that child seats are used. On the back seat displacement of the torso of a child over three years of age with a frontal impact was recorded, but it was assessed as not dangerous. However on front seat Experts advise against transporting children over three years old: there is no alarm in the car that indicates when the front airbag is deactivated, which means that the driver is not always aware of the degree of protection of the child.
The hood edge of Renault Duster is quite sharp and stiff, hence high risk of injury for pedestrians upon collision. The legs and pelvic region are particularly affected. And also the head of a pedestrian-child can be seriously injured. Unfortunately, to call the Duster safe for pedestrians road traffic can not be named.
Today we will talk about the safety of the Renault Duster. True, there is one important nuance: in 2011, a crash test was carried out by the committee for conducting independent crash tests Euro NCAP of the Dacia Duster car, which, although almost completely copies the Russian Duster, still has some differences. The Russian Duster has not undergone a crash test, therefore, we take the decision of the Euro NCAP commission as the main data.
According to the results of the crash test, the Dacia Duster crossover earned 3 stars out of 5 possible. The protection of the driver and front passenger was rated at 74%, for the child-passenger at 78%, for pedestrians at 28%, and the overall safety level at 29%.
This is how the driver and passenger protection looks like:
And so - the protection of children:
Pedestrian protection:
More information about the crash test can be found on the official Euro NCAP website (euroncap.com/ru/results/dacia/duster/10968).
Now let's talk about what security tools are offered on the Russian Duster.
Firstly, there is a driver's airbag in every version, both in a pre-styled car and in a restyled one, which has been produced since mid-2015.
A passenger airbag is available only in the most expensive version of the Luxe Privilege, the same applies to the side airbags. But for some trim levels, special safety packages are offered, which, for example, include an airbag for the passenger and a third headrest for the rear seat.
You can know more about security measures on the page with.
Please note that the vehicle tested in Euro NCAP was fitted with driver, passenger and side airbags. As power unit used diesel engine a volume of 1.5 liters, coupled with all-wheel drive.
