A few days ago, China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. released the evaluation results of the first batch of C-NCAP models in 2019. The new BMW X3 produced by BMW Brilliance received a 5-star evaluation, with a comprehensive score rate of 94.5%, ranking first among SUV models. This batch of models are all scored and rated according to the “C-NCAP Management Rules (2018 Edition)”. The new BMW X3 is the first model to receive a full score in active safety tests since the implementation of the 2018 version of the C-NCAP standard.
The all-new BMW X3 is produced by BMW Brilliance at its Shenyang Dadong factory and launched in July 2018. The rigorous C-NCAP crash test is the best test for the quality of the X3. In the test, the new BMW X3’s excellent safety and driving protection system that can effectively deal with multiple collisions are impressive, with a comprehensive score of 94.5% demonstrating its excellent overall safety performance. Thanks to the vehicle’s hood pop-up and other technologies, the new BMW X3 scored 87.01% in the pedestrian protection project, far higher than the minimum score of 65% required by the 5-star standard. It is especially worth mentioning that the all-new X3 received full marks in the active safety items of this test with the BMW CoPilot intelligent driving system that integrates as many as 11 technologies. Among the many electronic systems of the X3, the anti-collision system with automatic braking function received a full score, and performed very well in the tests of the automatic rear-end emergency braking system (AEB CCR) and the automatic pedestrian emergency braking system (AEB VRU_Ped).
Based on the CLAR platform, the all-new BMW X3 has more advantages in model development concepts and innovative technology applications. The new car has been comprehensively improved in terms of dynamic design, luxury feeling, intelligent interconnection, control fun and overall quality, reshaping the market structure. Competitive prices and flexible car purchase financing solutions also allow the new BMW X3 to perfectly meet the comprehensive needs of Chinese customers for high quality, high technology and high value. The new car has only been on the market for half a year, and the average monthly sales volume has climbed to 10,000 units, winning the recognition and favor of many customers. The all-new BMW X3 model proposition is “responsibility everywhere”. The popularity of the market is a high recognition of the overall strength of the X3, and the C-NCAP five-star safety evaluation is an affirmation of the comprehensive safety of the X3. This excellent achievement also fully verifies the excellent manufacturing quality of BMW Brilliance. The ultra-high production quality and ultra-low product failure rate are undoubtedly the magic weapon for the new X3 to win the favor of consumers.
C-NCAP, which aims to guide and encourage automakers to improve their safety technology, has become an authoritative safety evaluation system in China, providing an important reference for consumers when purchasing cars. The test has been continuously upgraded and updated in the development of more than ten years. On July 1 last year, the 2018 version of China’s new car evaluation regulations was officially implemented. Compared with the 2015 version of the rules, the standards for occupant protection and pedestrian protection tests are more stringent. At the same time, active safety tests and pure electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles are added. Security testing, the testing system is more scientific and perfect. BMW Brilliance Shenyang production base is one of the largest production bases of the BMW Group in the world. With its leading position in production efficiency, production quality, production flexibility and sustainable development, it ensures the excellent quality of BMW’s domestic models.
