Overview
- Chevrolet crossovers receive a 5-star safety rating, reflecting the brand’s dedication to prioritizing driver and passenger safety.
- Our line-up of crossovers achieves high safety ratings through advanced driver assistance systems, active safety features, a multiple airbag system, and rigorous crash testing.
- Choosing a 5-star rated vehicle like a Chev’s crossover provides superior protection, advanced safety technologies, and peace of mind for drivers and passengers.
Chevrolet crossovers in the Philippines have always been known as a trusted car brand with robust safety features and top-notch performance in safety evaluations. That’s why it is no surprise that our line-up of SUVs receives a 5-star safety rating. But more than just recognition, this rating reflects our dedication to prioritizing the safety and security of every driver and passenger.
With advanced technology and innovative engineering, we will explore Chevrolet crossovers’ 5-star safety ratings and our commitment to providing you peace of mind on the road. Read on to learn more!
How Does Chevrolet Crossover Get 5-Star Safety Ratings?
Chevrolet crossovers are engineered with the users in mind—equipped with a comprehensive approach to safety, integrating advanced technologies and rigorous design principles. Here’s how Chevy’s cars aced the safety ratings:
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Chevrolet crossovers, like the 2024 Trax for example, are equipped with state-of-the-art advanced driver assistance systems designed to prevent accidents before they occur. These include lane departure warning, which alerts drivers if they unintentionally drift out of their lane, and automatic emergency braking, which can apply the brakes automatically if a potential collision is detected.
Active Safety Features
The active safety features in Chevrolet crossovers play a great role in preventing accidents. Some of these features include forward collision alerts, lane departure warnings, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a parking assist system. These features provide drivers and passengers peace of mind that they are protected on the road.
Multiple Airbag System
During a collision, the multiple airbag system in Chevrolet crossovers provides comprehensive protection. These vehicles come with front, side, and curtain airbags that deploy strategically to cushion occupants and reduce the risk of injury. This extensive airbag coverage ensures that all passengers are protected from various angles, significantly enhancing overall safety during a crash.
Rigorous Crash Testing
Chevrolet crossovers undergo rigorous crash testing to meet the highest safety standards. These tests, conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), simulate various collision scenarios to evaluate the vehicle’s structural integrity and occupant protection.
What Does It Mean to be 5-Star Rated?
The NHTSA is an agency responsible for ensuring the safety of vehicles on the road. Their 5-star safety rating system provides the public with information about the new vehicles’ crash protection and rollover safety.
Achieving a 5-star safety rating from them means that a vehicle offers the highest level of safety and has passed a series of rigorous tests with flying colors.
NHTSA Safety Criteria
The tests they do to determine the safety capability also involve plenty of crash tests to filter and nit-pick cars that deserve recognition. Here are some of the criteria they have to meet:
- Frontal Crash Test. This test simulates head-on collisions at 35 mph, assessing the impact on the driver and passenger. The vehicle’s ability to absorb and dissipate crash energy is crucial for protecting occupants during such impacts.
- Side Crash Test. This includes the Side barrier crash test which simulates a vehicle being hit from the side by another vehicle at 38.5 mph, and the Side pole crash test which simulates a vehicle being driven sideways into a rigid pole at 20 mph. Both tests are designed to evaluate the vehicle’s side-impact protection for the driver and passengers.
- Rollover Resistance Test. It measures the vehicle’s susceptibility to tipping over during sudden maneuvers. It involves both a static stability factor and dynamic driving scenarios to assess how well the vehicle can resist rolling over.
- Advanced Safety Technologies. NHTSA also evaluates the presence and effectiveness of advanced safety technologies like electronic stability control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking. These technologies are important to prevent accidents and enhance the overall safety of the vehicle.
Key Takeaway
Choosing a 5-star rated vehicle like a Chevrolet crossover ensures you and your passengers are protected by the highest safety standards. These vehicles are equipped with advanced safety systems, undergo numerous crash tests, and offer superior protection in the event of an accident.
So, may it be that you’re going on a family road trip, a weekend joyride, or a vacation, you can rest assured that you can get to your destination safely. With Chevrolet Philippines’ crossovers’ 5-star safety ratings, you can experience unparalleled safety and peace of mind. Visit your nearest dealership today or reach out to us online to learn more!
