Monaro - does it have an ENCAP rating?

[Bignige]

Can't see anything in the mags - mind you, I don't imagine much is going to lose when hit with a V8 in the face but just curious how safe the things are perceived as being?

[caspy]

I dont think NCAP test it because of the low volumes sold in EU. Think there is a break point that precludes a car from needing to be tested.

[jimb0]

It has an Australian NCAP www.aaa.asn.au/NCAP/ozindex.htm#L-MCars

>> Edited by jimb0 on Wednesday 26th October 12:11

[mcd]

4 star ENCAP!! thats not to bad then is it! Think thats one up on my old Vectra GSI!

Didnt know the Monaro had side airbags though?? where are they then? (and no cheap puns about em being in the sides!!)

Mike

[Bignige]

mcd said:

4 star ENCAP!! thats not to bad then is it! Think thats one up on my old Vectra GSI! Didnt know the Monaro had side airbags though?? where are they then? (and no cheap puns about em being in the sides!!) Mike

I've just looked - they appear to be in the sides of the seats.

Blimey

[LuS1fer]

www.euroncap.com/content/safety_ratings/ratings.php?id1=4

There's a 1998 Omega in here but it won't be comparable.

Having said that, since I learned that having stuff like a seatbelt reminder light or a stupid beeper can increase your overall NCAP rating.

[damoace]

mines got two stupid beepers for the seatbelts. does this mean its safer than one?

perhaps another half-star?


could you be bothered....

g'sniggle.

[raggyman]

Yeah, seems a bit of a stupid rating system doesn't it. Doesn't matter what rating the car has, if you forget to put the seatbelt on, well dude, your in for a world of trouble if you have an accident.

Does that mean if I put a seatbelt on my office chair and make it beep, I get two stars? Mind you, wouldn't like to be thrown at a wall at 64km/hr. Actually must say though, was supprised at the level of damage of hitting at 64km/hr.