Latin NCAP Rates Toyota Raize with 1 Star; Perodua Ativa Twin Comes with Basic Airbags and No ADAS

In Malaysia, we’re fortunate to have the Perodua Ativa, a vehicle that excels in safety features. It comes equipped with six airbags and various driver assistance technologies, such as autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assist, earning it a prestigious five-star safety rating from ASEAN NCAP.

However, this level of safety is not uniformly available for its siblings, the Daihatsu Rocky and Toyota Raize, outside Malaysia and Japan. For example, in Latin America, the Toyota Raize has struggled, receiving a mere one-star safety rating from Latin NCAP.

The Raize, produced in Indonesia for countries like Mexico, Chile, and Uruguay, only achieved scores of 41% for adult protection, 71% for child protection, 59% for pedestrian safety, and 58% for safety assist features. This is due to its minimal safety equipment: the Raize is typically equipped with just two airbags and lacks advanced driver assistance systems, aside from basic stability control.

In comparison, the Raize’s performance in crash tests was poor, especially in frontal offset tests where it provided only marginal protection to the driver’s chest and thighs. This contrasts with the Perodua Ativa, which offers robust protection in similar tests. Additionally, the Raize’s whiplash protection and side impact performance were subpar, partly because it lacks side and curtain airbags.

Despite its limited safety features, the Raize is not particularly affordable. In Chile, the vehicle is priced at 11,990,000 pesos (around RM55,400), whereas the Ativa starts at RM62,500 but comes with a comprehensive suite of safety features as standard.