It’s not uncommon for emerging-market cars to score poorly in tough NCAP tests, but a 2025 model getting zero stars from ASEAN NCAP is shocking
Did you know that despite modern safety standards, a car can still score zero stars in crash tests? A Chinese crossover just proved it in the latest ASEAN NCAP assessment.
The Neta V, an electric hatchback sold in Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, and Indonesia, is the first vehicle to receive a zero-star rating under the ASEAN NCAP 2021-2025 Protocol. It scored just 28.55 out of 100 points—7.89 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 13.51 for Child Occupant Protection (COP), 7.14 for Safety Assist (SA), and 0.00 for Motorcyclist Safety (MS).
Also known as the “Aya,” the Neta V performed poorly in frontal offset and side impact tests, scoring zero and 6.31 points, respectively. Its Child Restraint System installation was also subpar. However, it did reasonably well in dynamic frontal and side impact tests.
Unlike most modern vehicles, the Neta V lacks advanced driver-assist systems, and its seatbelts have no pre-tensioners or load limiters.
