02.01.2024
Six cars analyzed by Green NCAP in the first series of tests in 2024, the category is that of family cars: pure electric IONIQ 6, BMW i4, BYD Dolphin, MG 4, smart #3, and petrol-powered hybrid BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
Five green stars for the Hyundai IONIQ 6, produced in South Korea, achieved an overall average score of 98%. Despite weighing 2,000 kg, its excellent efficiency values can be attributed to the aerodynamic shape, the excellent powertrain and an effective heating system.
Competing with the IONIQ 6 in the ‘Large Family Car’ category, the rear-wheel drive electric BMW i4 achieved an average score of 96% and a five green star rating. Excellent consumption as well as thermal comfort.
Green NCAP also assessed another BMW, the petrol hybrid version of the 2 Series Active Tourer, a minivan in the ‘Small Family’ category. The car achieved a three-star result and an average score of 51%, the exhaust system minimizes pollutants, while the powertrain helps reduce CO2 emissions.
The leader of this test is the Chinese electric BYD DOLPHIN, which achieved a rating of five green stars and an average score of 98%. It achieves low consumption values in various environments, including motorway and winter conditions.
The MG 4 is the first 100% electric sedan produced by the Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG brand, offering good consumption and autonomy values at both normal and winter temperatures, obtaining five green stars and an average score of 95%.
The smart #3, the coupé version of the smart #1 electric SUV, guarantees excellent consumption values with a maximum power of 200 kW and a battery capacity (declared) of 65 kWh. Overall, it earned five green stars and an average score of 95%.
“It is true that many of the vehicles offered are Chinese products at competitive prices – said Aleksandar Damyanov, Green NCAP Technical Director – but the more established manufacturers continue to make their presence felt with traditional brands such as Hyundai and BMW, offering vehicles that stimulate desire of consumers, satisfy environmental needs and respond to the challenge launched by Green NCAP”.