WOW! Truly Frightening Chinese Chery Crash Test

That's frightening

— iepurilah (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 9:39:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

they will get better, japan did.

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 10:07:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

After the crash they took the busted car, and made dog food and toothpaste out of it.

— CrunkieBrewster (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 10:14:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

It would be interesting to get the test speed before throwing too many rocks. If the test was performed at the same or similar speeds as the ones we see here in the states with IIHS, than this is surely evidence that the Chinese have a long way to go.

If however the speed in the test is more like 50 or 60 mph, then one might fine that many of our "safe" cars would not fare much better.

— SteedPub (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 10:30:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

For the 1st time, I feel sorry for the robot in the car..

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 10:46:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

:o That was pretty frightening, it just crumpled up like a sardine can.

— Kinger (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 10:51:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

It was tested in Russia by Autoreview magazine. Test was carried out to EuroNCAP regulations.

Apparently the test was done at 64 km/h (39.7 MPH)- and it failed miserably. The title of the below synopsis of their testing is basically "The Trash"

autoreview.ru/archive /2007 /11 /crash_amulet

It states that all was basically well until 66 ms when the wheel arches deformed at which time the frames for the doors also began to deform. The steering column also deformed.

According to this article the driver DIED- peak decceleration of 165 g with a temple force that was "extremely dangerous"

Incidentally, the article states that 60% of these sold in Russia do not have airbags.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 11:02:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Here are a few more crash videos:
http://www.autoreview.ru/Video/2007/Autoreview/

— Agent009 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 11:12:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

That car crumbles like its made out of paper! I'll take a ford pinto. At least i'll have some time to escape before it blows up after surviving the crash!

— w209w114 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 11:46:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I just don't understand why anyone in America would want one when our highways are filled with Expeditions and Hummers...

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 11:52:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Is it pronounced "sherry" or "cherry"? Both sound awful...

— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 1:50:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It looks like this car is based on the 1991-98 Seat Toldeo, which in turn uses some 1984-91 VW Golf parts.

— monkey (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 2:36:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Muslims :D ;p

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 8/9/2007 9:04:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

wooohooo! ;p

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 8/10/2007 5:20:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Chinese goods are horrible.
Quality control needs to be improved
To think that children are exposed to lead paint from the chinese just scares me.

— audirevolution (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2007 9:42:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

No surprises...look at the Land Wind SUV...and then the Brilliance BS6. BS indeed...these cars are appalling.

— Aldairion (View Profile)

Posted on 8/10/2007 12:26:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

At least when a Chery hits a bicyclist, the bicyclist will probably live although if it hits the classic Flying Pigeon bicycle, the Chery will be a total loss. LOL. Reefcreature.

— reefcreature (View Profile)

Posted on 8/10/2007 8:10:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

But Wal-Mart's everyday low prices will let you have 2 for a $1.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/11/2007 12:36:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Chrysler will be selling Chery automobiles in the United States next year for around $10k.

— BishopK99 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2007 6:49:23 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1