In C-NCAP testing, what does "VRU Protection" refer to? What are the test items?
VRU stands for "Vulnerable Road Users," referring to technologies that protect relatively vulnerable groups (such as pedestrians and non-motorized vehicle riders like cyclists) in traffic accidents. There are two types of VRU protection test items: head-form and leg-form impact tests, and AEB tests targeting pedestrians or two-wheelers:
Head-form and leg-form impact tests simulate the injuries sustained by a pedestrian's head and legs in the event of a collision;
AEB tests for pedestrians or two-wheelers assess the vehicle's ability to provide active warnings and automatic emergency braking when driving straight or turning towards pedestrians or two-wheelers.
For pedestrian protection, the front of the Xiaomi SU7 utilizes numerous materials and structures with buffering performance, such as an active hood, crushable headlights, and deformable front bumper bracket structures, which can effectively reduce injuries to pedestrians' heads and legs upon collision. In terms of AEB, the Xiaomi SU7 has undergone extensive optimization for VRU scenarios characteristic of Chinese roads. Even in stringent scenarios involving children and two-wheelers crossing suddenly, it can quickly detect collision risks and intervene with emergency braking to avoid collisions, ensuring the safety of vulnerable road users.
Ultimately, thanks to its excellent performance, the Xiaomi SU7 achieved a score rate of 90.42% in the VRU Protection category, ranking first among all tested models in C-NCAP (2024 Version), significantly exceeding the average score rate of 77.28% for tested models in this category.