The Australian-based Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is irked by the ANCAP zero star result announced today for the Mitsubishi Express, as the sister vehicle which went on sale in Europe in 2015 is assessed by Euro NCAP as a three-star vehicle.
“Euro NCAP and ANCAP claim they are effectively harmonised, however, this is not reflected in ANCAPS actions,” FCAI chief executive Tony Weber says.
He questions ANCAP’s motive for re-testing vehicles in Australia.
“Why is ANCAP spending potentially up to $500,000, which includes taxpayer dollars, to undertake a test on a six-year-old vehicle that has already been assessed by its sister organisation Euro NCAP in 2015?,” Weber says
“It makes no sense, can send a confused message to Australian car buyers and is not the best use of taxpayer funds,” he says.
“The Australian vehicle buyer will understandably be confused at the two different ratings for essentially the same vehicle. It serves no purpose for the customer and it serves no purpose to the industry.
“Safe vehicles on our roads must be a priority for everyone in our industry, including ANCAP. Surely, there is no debating that point.
“Rather than seeking a headline, ANCAP would better serve the Australian public by seeking a harmonised adoption of the test and measurement protocols as well as consumer messaging. This ensures consistency and clarity for everyone concerned,” he says.
