Mixed results in new Euro NCAP tests - Chevrolet Matiz

Overall occupant protection 3/5 stars ‘strike-through’
Front impact 56%
Side impact 44%
Child protection 61% 3/5 stars
Pedestrian 36% 2/4 stars

Euro NCAP decided to ‘strike-through’ the third star of the Matiz’s result, because it considered there was an unacceptably high risk of life-threatening injury to the chest in side-impact trials.

Front-impact results were little better, with injury-causing structures found in the steering column and ignition barrel. There was also a risk of leg injuries from other parts, including the fascia.

Child-protection results are better, with the Britax Baby Safe and Duo Plus seats protecting the 18-month and three-year-old dummies well.

The leading edge of the bumper was found to provide little cushioning for pedestrians, but the front and centre section of the bonnet fared better.