As soon as the Perodua Ativa was launched, ASEAN NCAP released its crash test report. Those who have booked the Perodua Ativa can rejoice with the maximum 5-star rating.
The Ativa was tested with the latest ASEAN NCAP Protocol (2021-2025) which includes motorcyclist safety as the fourth pillar. To recap, the current scoring pillars for ASEAN NCAP are:
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)
- Child Occupant Protection (COP)
- Safety Assist
- Motorcyclist Safety
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The Perodua Ativa performed well in the dynamic crash testing with a perfect score for COP. AOP scores are average, and the Ativa’s existing safety systems helped to boost its scores too.
It ticks almost all the boxes for safety technologies.
Basic safety equipment of the Ativa include 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, and SBR.
Enhanced features for the Ativa include Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Forward Collision Warning (FCW), and Lane Keep Assist (LKA).
Perodua Ativa 1.0 AV Safety Features |
ABS |
✓ |
HSA |
✓ |
VSC |
✓ |
6 airbags |
✓ |
ACC |
✓ |
LKC |
✓ |
BSM |
✓ |
RCTA |
✓ |
The Perodua Smart Drive Assist equipped on the Ativa encompasses a good amount of safety features like:
- Advanced Safety Assist (ASA)
- Driving Assist (ACC, LKC, BSM, LDW)
- Parking Assist
- Headlamp Assist
The final ASEAN NCAP score of the Perodua Ativa is 83.4%, which makes it a 5-star rated car.
Say what you may about the Perodua Ativa, the car is very well equipped with safety features. Deliveries are expected to take place soon and we’re keen to see more Ativas on the road.
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