In the latest round of crash test by Euro NCAP, the all-new Volvo S90 sedan and V90 wagon have garnered the full six star in the Autonomous Emergency Braking for Pedestrians test procedure. And with this, Volvo has become the first automaker to receive the top star rating in the AEB pedestrian test procedure. Besides, both the cars also scored an overall five-star rating at the Euro test rounds.
The test outcomes follow in the footsteps of the XC90, which was the first vehicle from any manufacturer to score full points in the Euro NCAP Autonomous Emergency Braking Car to Car rear-end tests (AEB City and AEB Interurban). The so-called success is the result of advanced City Safety system which is offered on all Volvo cars as a standard attachment. This technology works by identifying potential hazards on the road ahead like pedestrian, vehicles, cyclist and other certain situations.
“We work hard to ensure that our cars fulfil all safety requirements and pass all testing procedures that the rating agencies develop. Our main focus is and always has been real-life safety. Autonomous Emergency Braking systems, such as our City Safety offer also represent a clear step forwards on our journey toward fully autonomous cars, which we see as a key element to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries,” said Malin Ekholm, Director of the Volvo Car Safety Centre at Volvo Cars Group.
According to the details, the advanced City Safety system working both day and night is capable enough to avoid a possible fatal collision. Euro NCAP tested this technology under three different scenarios. In first two situations, an adult running into the road from the driver side and passenger side of the car, whereas in the last one, a child running from between two parked vehicles, from the passenger side of the car, into the road.
“Safety has always been our key priority at Volvo Cars. The S90 and V90 5 star ratings and maximum points in the AEB testing procedures underscore our ongoing commitment to delivering a safe, enjoyable and confident driving experience in our cars,” added Malin Ekholm.