Chevrolet Cruze - the best score of 2009 to Euro NCAP

Chevrolet Cruze, won Top rated, five star, awarded by Euro NCAP, which yesterday published the latest results of safety tests. Cruz obtained 96% of adult passenger safety - a result almost perfectly in its class.

According to Euro NCAP, the Chevrolet Cruze has earned 79 points out of a total of 100, making it one of the safest models of car class. Cruze received a maximum of 16 points for frontal impact test and a maximum of 8 points for side impact tests with a deformable barrier, moving. Cruze is the first car that received the maximum score in both tests, when Euro NCAP began granting quotations for impact testing in 1997.

European independent testing organization gave also new Chevrolet compact sedan a high rating by 7.3 points from 8, more severe test for side impact with a pole, demonstrating the protection of occupants in the event of side impact provided by body Enhanced side Cruze. Cruze headrests were correctly positioned to absorb collision energy and protect the brain and cervical trauma, in a rear impact. Cruze also received a high rating for protection of children and pedestrians during testing.

"We are pleased with the exceptional score obtained Cruze safety," said Wayne Brannon, President and CEO of Chevrolet Europe. "Today's results confirm that the Cruze has a safety level of a standard of excellence. This comes in addition to its bold style, the journey and provided excellent maneuverability and an exceptional value for money. "

Cruze has previously received a quote of five stars, the best in its class for safety offered in case of collision, given by the testing program to evaluate new vehicles in Australasia (ANCAP), Australia, and in testing of China, made the program for evaluating new vehicles in China (C-NCAP).

Safety of Cruze begins with strong structure of his body. It is an entirely new chassis system (BFI), supplemented with some finely tuned chassis components. Thanks to BFI, the upper body structure and chassis have a uniform design offering a greater feeling of solidity and stability.

The structure is constructed of high strength steel in the proportion of sixty-four to one hundred, ensuring a high level of protection. Strengthen doors and seals, the use of ultra high strength steel for B and pillars of effective bumpers, aluminum, ensures maximum protection.

Cruze comes with a full range of active and passive safety systems that meet usually more expensive vehicles, such as Electronic Stability Control system, traction control system, antilock brakes, Assist system braking systems, electronic brake force distribution, six airbags, including driver, front passenger, front side airbags and curtain airbags, audible warning system in case of non-fixing of seat belts, retractors and pretensioners with limiting devices load to reduce pressure in the chest.

Source: http://www.chevrolet.com/

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