safety

Can someone remove this message from the dash of my Mercedes E-Class?

"Active Bonnet Malfunction"

There has been a lot of noise about the abysmal crash safety rating of the MG3 Hybrid and rightly so. However, in the Euro NCAP frontal collision tests the new BMW 1 Series achieved the same score - 8.9/16 points, but there hasn't been a sound about it.

According to Euro NCAP: “Dummy readings indicated weak protection of the driver's chest, based on dummy readings of compression... Protection of the driver's left leg was also weak, with marginal protection the front occupants' legs in general… In the full-width rigid barrier test, chest protection was rated as weak both for the driver and the rear passenger, in both cases a result of compression.”

The F40 launched in 2019 scored 14.3/16 points. I'm particularly annoyed about this because I traded in my F40 for the new F70 before it had been tested by Euro NCAP. I had assumed it would achieve the same if not a better score.

While the MG3 result is shambolic the 1 Series' isn't exactly stellar considering it costs at least €20k more than a MG3.

With regards to the Mazda6e, I wonder what driver assist functions it offers. I read level 2 but is it comparable to what for instance the Xpeng G6 offers? In other words, can the car self-correct and stay in lane on highways etc?

I have a 2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited. I want to know how to activate the 4x4 system now that the snow is coming since it is the first time that I have to experience this situation.

Thank you very much for the advice

Hi,

I'd like to purchase a 2019 Dacia Duster petrol, but I am concerned about its EuroNCAP safety rating of 2017. I do not find the latest rating for 2019 version. Could you please advise?

Thanks

Abala, Dublin

Is Volvo Pilot Assist only available in the "90" series cars (XC90, etc)? They are the only ones I see where it's available on the Volvo website.

Thanks Philip

What's the international safety rating for a 2017 Ford EcoSport Titanium?

Love to know if you have compared the difference between BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo for their semi-autonomous packs.

Regards Martin

What is the safest car/SUV on the Irish market today? I am particularly interested in any vehicle that provides extra protection when somebody crashes into your back.

Are SUV vehicles safer than saloons or hatchbacks?