BMW iX3 Neue Klasse Scores Five Stars in Euro NCAP's New 2026 Tests, but Zeekr 7GT Is Still Safer
Zeekr scored higher across nearly every stage, while BMW’s iX3 lagged in seatbelt detection and crash protection under the new protocol.
- Euro NCAP's new 2026 testing protocol awarded five-star safety ratings to both the BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7GT, marking the first vehicles evaluated under the overhauled standards.
- Late last year, Euro NCAP announced a major overhaul dividing Tests into four Stages of Safety: Safe Driving, Crash Avoidance, Crash Protection, and Post-Crash Safety.
- While both cars achieved 95% in Post-Crash Safety, the Zeekr scored higher across most Tests, including 89% in Crash Avoidance versus 83% for the BMW.
- Design differences emerged: the BMW retained physical controls for critical functions, while the Zeekr relied on a touchscreen-centric interface that could contribute to driver distraction.
- Once seen as copycats of Western models, Chinese carmakers are now building vehicles that compete effectively on Safety, reflecting rapid industry advancement in automotive protection standards.
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BMW iX3 Neue Klasse Scores Five Stars in Euro NCAP's New 2026 Tests, but Zeekr 7GT Is Still Safer
Late last year, Euro NCAP announced a major overhaul of its testing protocol in 2026. The first results according to the new criteria are out, with the BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7GT both scoring a five-star rating. However, the Chinese EV was slightly better in protecting its occupants, an assessment that was seen as delusional just a few years ago. There's no denying that Chinese carmakers have gone a long way in improving their vehicles. O... (continu…
Euro NCAP evaluates cars according to new criteria. BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7GT are the first models to reach the top score. There is praise for physical buttons, triggering too many touch functions.
Euro NCAP evaluates cars according to new criteria. BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7GT are the first models to achieve the top marks.
In addition to the iX3, the Chinese Zeekr 7GT also received a five-star rating from the independent Euro NCAP.
The Euro NCAP organization has developed its tests. The BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7 GT have been the first two... Read the article Crash-test EuroNCAP: the BMW iX3 successfully inaugurates the new rating protocol appeared first on Automobile Clean.
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