ASEAN NCAP has released crash test results for the new Proton Compact Car. The Proton PCC was rated 5 stars (14.07 out of 16 marks) in ASEAN NCAP's Adult Occupant Protection test, and 4 stars (82%) in the Child Occupant Protection test. The variant tested had Electronic Stability Control (ESP) and dual airbags, while the top-spec Malaysian variant of the PCC is expected to have six airbags.
According to ASEAN NCAP, Proton has set a new trend in producing safer cars, and this is the second time for Proton to achieve 5-Star in AOP after the Proton Prevé and Suprima S model. In addition to that, Electronic Stability Control is made as standard fit in all variants and this offering is aligned with ASEAN NCAP's objective to make ESC more affordable to the consumers.
ASEAN NCAP Chairman, Prof. Wong added, "I congratulate Proton for this achievement and hopefully this will set a trend among all manufacturers to produce a "global platform" of 5-Star car in the region, and safety will not simply be compromised especially for the entry level cars."
Here's a quick comparison table to compare the Proton PCC's results with other B-segment cars crash tested by ASEAN NCAP. We also threw the Perodua Axia in for comparison sake.
| Adult OP | Child OP |
| Proton PCC | 14.07 | 82% |
| Perodua Myvi | 8.71 | 54% |
| Perodua Axia | 12.91 | 71% |
| Honda Jazz | 15.58 | 71% |
| Peugeot 208 | 13.13 | 72% |
| Volkswagen Polo Sedan | 14.51 | 85% |
The Proton PCC will be launched tomorrow morning, and you can watch the whole event live through our exclusive livestream right here on paultan.org!
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