Think Chinese Cars Aren't Safe? These New Crash Tests Say Otherwise

• The Leapmotor B05, Aion UT, and Geely E2 all earned five stars in the latest Euro NCAP testing round.
• Volkswagen's Cupra Raval only earned four stars, but the score rises to five if an optional safety pack is purchased.
• Euro NCAP gave the Leapmotor and Aion lower safe driving scores because their touchscreen infotainment systems lack buttons.

Westerners have historically been skeptical of the quality and safety of Chinese cars. And the concern isn't entirely unwarranted, either. Just look at videos from the 2000s of cars like the Chery Amulet or Geely CK; these compact sedans failed miserably at crash tests. This perception has been a big black eye for Chinese brands that want to sell in Europe. But recent crash tests show that things are very different now.