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Opel Ampera-e

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2017
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VERDICT

The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test.  Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger.  Opel showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions.  In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of the driver was good for all critical body areas and for the rear passenger was good or adequate.  In the side barrier impact, protection was good for all critical parts of the body and the Ampera-e scored full points.  In the more severe side pole impact, protection of the chest was adequate and that of other body areas was good.  Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated marginal protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision.  A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated marginal protection.  The Ampera-e has, as standard, an autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system.  Tests of its functionality at the low speeds at which many whiplash injuries are caused showed good performance, with collisions avoided or mitigated at all test speeds.  However, the car did not qualify for the AEB points as its front seats and head restraints did not score highly enough in the dynamic whiplash tests.

Tested modelOpel Ampera-e, LHD
Kerb weight1636 kg
ClassSmall Family Car
Adult Occupant

Adult Occupant

82%
Child Occupant

Child Occupant

73%
Vulnerable Road Users

Vulnerable Road Users

75%
Safety Assist

Safety Assist

72%

Safety equipment

Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year

  • Fitted to the vehicle as standard
    Fitted to the vehicle as standard
  • Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
    Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
  • Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
    Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
  • Not available
    Not available
  • Not applicable
    Not applicable

Rating validity

Additional information

Euro NCAP | Opel Ampera-e