Collision test is part of Chery’s Ultimate Safety Exploration Tour
WUHU, CHINA 20 OCTOBER 2025 – In an era of rapidly advancing auto motive safety technology, Chery continues to break boundaries by venturing beyond conventional testing and communication.
As part of the Chery Ultimate Safety Exploration Tour, the brand demonstrated its bold commitment to innovation with a 15-degree collision between two TIGGO 9 vehicles, carried out transparently and directly before the eyes of more than 500 guests and media representatives.
The 15-degree small-overlap collision test is widely regarded as one of the most severe crash scenarios in the automotive industry. In this test, the impact force bypasses the main front longitudinal beams and strikes the vehicle’s weaker structural areas, generating extreme compression, bending, and torsional forces that challenge the vehicle’s overall rigidity.
The on-site demonstration saw both TIGGO 9 vehicles accelerated to 50 km/h each before impact — a combined collision energy equivalent to a single vehicle striking a solid barrier at approximately 100 km/h. This setup was deliberately chosen to mirror real-world urban and suburban driving conditions, where such speeds are commonly encountered in daily traffic.
Reports from the live collision test confirmed that the passenger cabins of both TIGGO 9 vehicles remained completely intact, with no deformation in the A, B, or C-pillars, demonstrating outstanding structural integrity.
All front airbags, including knee airbags and side curtain airbags were deployed perfectly along with the seatbelt pre-tensioners which were activated instantly, providing full protection to occupants.
The fuel system held securely with no leakage, and all four doors could be opened immediately after impact, allowing rescue personnel swift access. Automatically activated hazard lights warned surrounding traffic, helping to prevent secondary collisions. The outcome proves not only the vehicles’ rigidity but also highlights the seamless integration of restraint systems, post-crash accessibility, and overall safety reliability, ensuring protection and confidence in real-
world driving conditions.
The on-site crash test held at the Longshan Test Centre was the highlight of Chery’s Ultimate Safety Exploration Tour, a series of experiential safety demonstrations organised by Chery to showcase its commitment and priority to ensure safety remains at the heart of the automotive brand.
Xu Youzhong, Chief Engineer of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd, explained the test was a scenario in everyday driving. He added that “From the collision angle, the front beams alone could not absorb all the impact. The test was therefore not just a measure of the vehicle’s structural strength, but a full evaluation of Chery’s ability to manage crash forces, coordinate restraint systems, and ensure post-collision safety and rescue functions.”
By combining standardised laboratory tests with extreme real-world challenges, Chery is constructing a multidimensional validation framework that reflects how vehicles truly behave under unpredictable conditions. This initiative underscores the brand’s unwavering ‘Safety, for Family’ philosophy, where every innovation serves one goal — protecting lives.
