The latest Fiat Tipo was recently put through Euro NCAP’s safety tests and was awarded three stars based on standard safety equipment. When equipped with an optional safety pack, the Tipo achieved four stars.
The Tipo was tested under Euro NCAP’s dual rating system, which allows two ratings for the same vehicle: a base rating which indicates the safety of the car fitted with standard safety equipment, and, if the manufacturer wishes, a second rating for the car fitted with an optional ‘safety pack’ that is offered on all versions, is available in all markets and sold in significant numbers. The dual rating lets consumers see the improvement in safety which can be achieved by the additional crash avoidance equipment.
The Fiat Tipo’s “Pack Safety” safety pack includes a Forward Collision Warning system with Auto-Brake that functions at both low and high speeds, but has not been designed to mitigate pedestrian crashes.
Euro NCAP’s Secretary General Michiel van Ratingen said: “The Tipo is marketed as a functional car which maximizes value for money. However, to maximise safety, and to bring the car up to the protection levels offered by its biggest rivals in this segment, consumers should not pass over the safety pack.”
Click here for detailed results and crash test pictures of the Fiat Tipo on the Euro NCAP website.
