Core Viewpoint - The China Insurance Automotive Safety Index evaluates four vehicle models based on principles of professionalism, impartiality, scientific rigor, independence, and public welfare, with results to be officially released on January 21, 2026 [1] Group 1: Vehicle Models Evaluated - The evaluation includes four models: Tengshi N9, Audi A5L Sportback, Volkswagen Taos L, and Li Auto i8, comprising three SUVs (Tengshi N9, Volkswagen Taos L, Li Auto i8) and one sedan (Audi A5L Sportback), with two models being electric vehicles (Tengshi N9, Li Auto i8) [1] Group 2: Safety Ratings - In terms of crashworthiness and repair economy, two models received an excellent+ (G+) rating, one model received an excellent (G) rating, and one model received a mediocre (M) rating [2] - For structural crashworthiness, Tengshi N9 and Volkswagen Taos L received excellent ratings, while for repairability, Audi A5L Sportback, Volkswagen Taos L, and Li Auto i8 received excellent ratings [2] - Volkswagen Taos L received an excellent rating for repair economy, and three models (Tengshi N9, Volkswagen Taos L, Li Auto i8) received excellent ratings for collision compatibility [2] Group 3: Passenger Safety Ratings - All four models received excellent or above ratings for passenger safety, with three models achieving excellent+ (G+) ratings [3] - In various collision scenarios, all four models received excellent ratings, and 100% of the models received excellent ratings for roof strength and seat/headrest performance [3] Group 4: Pedestrian and Auxiliary Safety Ratings - All four models received excellent+ (G+) ratings for pedestrian safety [4] - In terms of auxiliary safety, all models received excellent (G) or above ratings, with two models achieving excellent+ (G+) ratings [4] - All four models are equipped with AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) and emergency rescue service (E-call) features, with a 100% installation rate [4] Group 5: New Energy Vehicle Index - The two electric vehicle models received excellent (G) ratings in the New Energy Vehicle Index [5] - The China Insurance Automotive Safety Index aims to promote the development of safer and more competitive new models for consumers, continuing to expand the range of tested vehicles [5]
C-IASI发布理想i8等4款车型测评结果