As the delivery rate of Xiaomi cars gradually increases, the safety incidents involving Xiaomi cars are also being exposed. Recently, a traffic accident involving a Xiaomi SU7 and a Mercedes-Benz car has garnered widespread attention on the internet! So, what is the truth behind this accident?
Let's first review the incident. According to online sources, the accident was caused by a self-media blogger who was filming while driving and collided with a Mercedes-Benz car at a green light. The traffic police determined that the blogger was fully responsible for the accident. After the collision, the airbags inside the car deployed in time, no interior parts fell off, the rear tablet remained stable, and the door handles and doors were functioning normally. There were no casualties, and the Xiaomi SU7 has been sent to the after-sales service center for repairs. This is not the first time an accident involving a Xiaomi car has been reported. Recently, incidents were exposed where a Xiaomi SU7 skidded and hit the roadside while turning in Wuhan, Hubei, and a Xiaomi SU7 test drive car in Xiamen, Fujian, hit a curb and blew out a tire, deforming the rim. How has Xiaomi officially responded to these incidents?
Regarding the recent exposure of accidents involving the Xiaomi SU7. Lei Jun responded. In the latest release of "Xiaomi SU7 Answers Netizens' Questions," he addressed the issue of safety performance testing. Lei Jun stated that Xiaomi cars are designed using the 2024 version of C-NCAP standards, with internal crash tests exceeding 40 items, fully covering the C-NCAP, C-IASI, and E-NCAP standards, and in many cases surpassing these standards. The article mentioned that compared to the 2024 version of C-NCAP, which requires a 56 km/h frontal collision, the Xiaomi SU7 achieved 64 km/h; the 60 km/h side collision requirement was met with 65 km/h; side pole collision required one driver position, while Xiaomi additionally tested 80 points for the driver, co-driver, and rear seats; the rear collision requirement of 50 km/h was met with 70% offset collision at 90 km/h, the highest globally. In terms of body structure, the Xiaomi car uses high-strength steel and aluminum alloy, accounting for 90.1%, with a strength of 2000 MPa, far exceeding the industry average. In terms of active safety configuration, the entire series comes standard with 16 active safety features, providing comprehensive safety protection. Based on various data, Xiaomi cars' safety configuration seems adequate, offering comprehensive protection for the occupants through active and passive safety features.
However, for Xiaomi cars, which are currently in the public eye, any minor incidents are likely to attract attention, exacerbated by sensational headlines. Objectively considering these traffic accidents reveals a pattern: many incidents are sudden accidents caused by improper driving behavior, which are subjective actions of individuals rather than inherent safety defects of the cars! For a new car model, this is quite normal. Other car manufacturers also experience similar accidents, and questioning the safety standards of Xiaomi cars based on this is irresponsible. Lastly, a friendly reminder to all car owners: safety is the top priority on the road. No matter what car you drive, safe driving is always paramount! What do you think?
