Great Wall Motor’s Ora Good Cat and Wey Coffee 01 have received top five-star ratings in the latest round of Euro NCAP testing. GWM’s Ora Good Cat, a small electric hatchback achieved a five-star rating. It scored 83% for adult occupant protection, 83% for child occupants and 74% for vulnerable road users. The Good Cat’s safety assist systems scored 93%.

Great Wall’s Wey Coffee 01 SUV also earned a five-star score. The model, which is set to launch in Europe as a rival to the likes of the Volkswagen Tiguan, scored an impressive 91% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupants and 79% for vulnerable road users. Its safety systems scored 94%.

Commenting on the results, Matthew Avery, Thatcham Research’s chief research strategy officer, said: “This is comforting news for those who were concerned that an influx of new market entrants from China might bring the safety standard down.” Similarly, Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP secretary general, said: “We’ve seen good results from some Chinese manufacturers in the past, but also some very poor ones. This year, Euro NCAP will test more Chinese cars than it has ever done and Great Wall really sets the standard for others to follow”.

Although the Ora Good Cat EV is available in the Nepalese market, it is yet to see its official launch. In our market, the Ora Good Cat will be offered in two battery packs: 47.8 kWh and 63.1 kWh. The smaller 47.8 kWh battery can run for up to 400 kilometers based on New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) standard, while the larger 63.1 kWh can run for as long as 500 kilometers in line with New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) standard, claims the company. The Ora Good Cat’s engine’s maximum power is 105 kW or 143 PS. The maximum torque is 210 NM. And, top speed is rated at 152 km/hour.

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