Despite being a small car class, which is typically at a disadvantage in collision safety performance, the vehicle secured safety with a sturdy body,
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, “Kia announced on the 23rd that the ‘EV3’ received the highest rating of five stars (★★★★★) in the ‘Euro NCAP (The European New Car Assessment Programme)’, a new car safety assessment program in Europe.”,
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, ‘The EV3 maintained safe passenger space even in collision situations, effectively protecting passengers. It received high marks for having various safety features such as a driver condition monitoring system, achieving the highest rating.’,
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, ‘This result is particularly meaningful as the EV3 was recognized for its top safety, based on a sturdy body and various safety features, despite being a small car class, disadvantaged in collision safety performance.’,
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, ‘With this, Kia has achieved the honor of having all its dedicated electric vehicle models tested by Euro NCAP, including the EV6 in 2022, EV9 in 2023, and now EV3, receive the highest rating.’,
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, ‘The Euro NCAP test is a European new car assessment program started in 1997, conducting safety verification tests on cars being sold in Europe and announcing the results annually.’,
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, ‘The assessment consists of four categories: protection of adult occupants, protection of child occupants, protection of pedestrians, and safety assist systems, and grades are awarded based on the comprehensive assessment results.’,
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, ‘Euro NCAP evaluated that the EV3 maintained a safe passenger compartment in frontal and side crash tests, well protecting all passengers’ major body parts.’,
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, ‘In particular, the EV3 received the highest scores in side crash tests for adult occupant protection and was also rated excellent in protecting all major body parts in child occupant protection assessments.’,
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, ‘Furthermore, Euro NCAP praised the EV3 for being equipped with a system that monitors the driver’s condition and automatically alerts emergency rescue centers in the event of a crash, as well as a multi-collision avoidance automatic braking system which prevents additional accidents during crashes.’,
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, ‘Pablo Martinez, Kia Europe’s Head of Product and Marketing, stated, “The EV3 is a remarkably versatile vehicle that supports the lifestyles of various customers,” adding, “This assessment result shows that the EV3 is a safe vehicle for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike.”‘,
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