MG Marvel R

The passenger compartment of the Marvel R remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy numbers showed good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger.  Structures in the dashboard were thought to present a risk of injury to occupant of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions, and protection of this body region was rated as marginal.  Protection of the driver’s chest was also rated as marginal, based on readings of chest compression.  Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and analysis of the deformable barrier after the test, revealed that the Marvel R would be a moderately benign impact partner in a frontal collision. In the full width rigid barrier test, protection of all critical body regions was rated as good or adequate, except for the pelvis of the rear passenger.  During the test, the pelvis slipped under the lap section of the seatbelt – a phenomenon known as ‘submarining’.  The score for this body regions was penalised as a result, and protection rated as poor.  In the side barrier test, protection of all critical body regions was good and the Marvel R scored maximum points in this part of the assessment.  In the side barrier impact, measurements of rib deflection indicated weak chest protection but that of other parts of the body was good.  Limitation of occupant excursion - the extent to which the occupant is flung to the other side of the vehicle in a side impact - was rated as adequate. The Marvel R has a centre airbag as a counter-measure against occupant to occupant injuries in side impacts. In Euro NCAP’s test, the heads of the front seat occupants made contact and protection against such injuries was rated as poor.  Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injures in the event of a rear-end collision. However, a geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated poor whiplash protection. The Marvel R has an advanced eCall system to alert the emergency services in the event of a collision, and a braking system which helps to prevent secondary impacts.