Global automotive brand OMODA scores new recognitions of its global automotive engineering DNA after earning back-to-back 5-Star Safety Certifications from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) and the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) for its electric compact crossover SUV, OMODA E5.
The Euro NCAP tested the safety performance of OMODA E5 and the integrity of its high-voltage battery. Compared to the model’s previous assessment, the Euro NCAP conducted additional frontal offset and oblique pole crash tests to comprehensively evaluate the model’s safety performance. The OMODA E5 scored 87% for Adult Occupant Protection, 88% for Child Occupant Protection, and 88% for Safety Assist.
Meanwhile, the ANCAP assessment reinforced OMODA E5’s safety credentials, nearly mirroring the results from the Euro NCAP crash test. The OMODA E5 scored 87% for Adult Occupant Protection, 88% for Child Occupant Protection, and 83% for Safety Assist.
The results from both crash tests are reflective of the brand’s global automotive engineering DNA. The OMODA E5’s body is designed with a high-strength steel ratio of 78%. Key areas such as the ultra-high-strength steel in the front end and reinforced steel in the side B-pillars and door sills form a comprehensive protective system. The front steel structure resists frontal collision impacts, safeguarding the cabin space, while the side structure disperses impact forces to prevent door intrusion.
In the frontal crash test, the occupant compartment remained stable, with no significant deformation of the A-pillars or doors. This crash stability positions the vehicle as a leader in its class, ensuring optimal safety for adult occupants. Additionally, the OMODA E5 features ergonomically designed child seat interfaces that offer exceptional stability, providing a reliable installation position for child seats. The airbag system and vehicle stability optimize the trigger mechanism and protection range to enhance child passenger safety.
Moreover, the OMODA E5 excels in active safety technologies. It performs exceptionally well in two key tests based on AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) for VRU (Vulnerable Road User) protection and SA (Safety Assist). These systems are adept at managing challenges posed by small, unpredictable road users. Powered by advanced technology, the AEB system can accurately identify targets across a wider speed range and respond more quickly. This significantly reduces the risk of potential collisions and gives the OMODA E5 a competitive edge in active safety technology.
Apart from its advanced safety mechanisms, the OMODA E5 also boasts an impressive electric range of over 430 kilometers (WLTP), achieving 110% of its real-world range. The OMODA E5 covered 435 kilometers during its efficiency test for electric vehicle certification by the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP), surpassing its published range. Thanks to its fast-charging battery, the OMODA E5 can recharge from 30% to 80% in just 28 minutes, offering a seamless driving experience. It also boasts impressive noise control with highway wind noise as low as 62.9 decibels at 120 km/h.
“The OMODA E5’s five-star safety ratings from Euro NCAP and ANCAP exhibit OMODA’s global automotive engineering DNA. These results equally underscore the brand’s commitment to build automotive innovations that meet global users’ expectations and needs for safe driving. Promising a fusion of style, technology, and safety, we are excited to see the OMODA E5 on Philippine roads soon,” said Terry Hu, Country Director of OMODA Philippines.
The OMODA and JAECOO brands expanded into 32 countries and regions in just 18 months, and are now present in over 1,000 showrooms with 370,000 combined global users. The OMODA E5 arrived in the Philippines this year. Priced below PHP 1.8 million, the model is available for pre-order and will soon be available in dealerships in key areas around the country. The OMODA C7 is also expected to be launched in 2025.
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