Core Viewpoint - The China Insurance Automotive Safety Index (C-IASI) 2024 third evaluation results were released, highlighting the performance of various vehicle models, including electric vehicles [1] Group 1: Evaluation Results - A total of 9 vehicle models were tested, including 6 electric vehicles and 3 traditional models [1] - The tested models include: Maxus D90, Tesla Model 3, Volkswagen Magotan, Mazda EZ-6, Volkswagen Passat Pro, Leado L60, Dongfeng Nissan Tanlu, Firefly, and Dongfeng Nissan N7 [1] Group 2: Model Performance - The evaluation assessed various safety aspects such as crashworthiness, repair economy, and pedestrian safety [2] - Specific ratings for models include: - Maxus D90: 2 stars - Tesla Model 3: C rating - Volkswagen Magotan: 0 stars - Mazda EZ-6: 12 stars - Volkswagen Passat Pro: A rating - Leado L60: 6 stars - Dongfeng Nissan Tanlu: 0 stars - Firefly: 0 stars - Dongfeng Nissan N7: M rating [2]

Core Viewpoint - The latest automotive safety evaluation results from the China Insurance Automotive Safety Index (C-IASI) reveal that among the nine tested models, several achieved excellent ratings across various safety indices, indicating a strong performance in vehicle safety standards [1][3]. Group 1: Overall Evaluation - Among the nine evaluated models, the Volkswagen Magotan, Leado L60, Dongfeng Nissan Tanlu, and Firefly Firefly received excellent ratings in all four sub-indices [3]. - The evaluation included models from various manufacturers, such as SAIC Maxus, Tesla, Volkswagen, Mazda, NIO, and Dongfeng Nissan [1][4]. Group 2: Specific Safety Indices - In the crashworthiness and repair economy sub-index, four models received excellent ratings, one model received a good rating, two models were rated average, and two models were rated below average [5]. - In the structural crashworthiness evaluation, the Volkswagen Magotan, Leado L60, Dongfeng Nissan Tanlu, and Firefly Firefly achieved zero defects, earning excellent ratings [6]. - In the occupant safety sub-index, eight models received excellent ratings or higher, with specific tests showing zero defects for several models in various collision scenarios [9]. Group 3: Advanced Safety Features - All nine models received excellent ratings in the pedestrian safety sub-index and the vehicle auxiliary safety sub-index, with five models equipped with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) functionality [9]. - The evaluation was conducted by a team of seven experts from academia, insurance, and the automotive industry, ensuring a professional and impartial assessment of the results [9].

Core Viewpoint - The 2024 C-IASI results indicate a concerning trend in vehicle safety ratings, with several popular models receiving low scores for crashworthiness and repair economy, marking the first instance of "poor" ratings in this year's assessments [1][2]. Group 1: C-IASI Evaluation Results - The C-IASI 2024 assessment involved nine vehicle models, including the Datsun Dajia 9, Tesla Model 3, Mazda EZ-6, and Dongfeng Nissan N7, with the Datsun Dajia 9 and Mazda EZ-6 receiving "poor" ratings [1]. - The Tesla Model 3 and Dongfeng Nissan N7 were rated as "average," highlighting a trend of declining safety ratings among popular vehicles [1]. - This release marks the first occurrence of vehicles receiving "poor" ratings in the 2024 C-IASI evaluations, raising concerns about vehicle safety standards [1]. Group 2: C-IASI Methodology - The C-IASI is published by the China Insurance Automotive Safety Index Research Center, which employs a team of seven experts from various sectors to evaluate the safety of vehicles based on the 2023 guidelines [2]. - The evaluation criteria include crashworthiness and repair economy, occupant safety, pedestrian safety, and vehicle assistance safety, with results categorized into four levels: excellent, good, average, and poor [2].