Hongqi E-HS9 Achieves First Euro NCAP Five-Star Safety Rating for Hongqi Brand
The Hongqi E-HS9 became the first Hongqi model to earn a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, with top performance across all four test categories.
- 5 stars
- 87%
- Over 100
What Happened
On April 9, 2025, Euro NCAP released its latest crash test results. The Hongqi E-HS9 earned a five-star safety rating, becoming the first Hongqi model to receive this certification. Euro NCAP has upgraded its testing procedures, adding water immersion tests and expanded cyclist protection for passive safety, and over 100 additional test scenarios for active safety.
- Adult occupant safety: 82%
- Child occupant safety: 87%
- Vulnerable road users safety: 73%
- Safety assist: 82%
The E-HS9 features a high-strength safety body, flexible airbag protection, and global-leading visual perception technology. FAW stated it will continue developing cutting-edge safety solutions to deliver vehicles with uncompromising protection.
Why this matters
This milestone demonstrates Hongqi's safety technology capabilities and marks its successful entry into Europe's top-tier safety certification system.
Terms in This Story
- Euro NCAP
- European New Car Assessment Programme, an independent organization that tests and rates vehicle safety.
- Passive safety
- Vehicle features that protect occupants during a crash, such as airbags and seatbelts.
- Active safety
- Systems that help prevent accidents, such as automatic braking and lane-keeping assistance.
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