ASEAN NCAP to add motorcycle AEB and child presence detection in 2026-2030 tests
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ASEAN NCAP has detailed its 2026-2030 protocol, with new testing for AEB that detects motorcycles and a rear seat reminder system with child presence detection. The update also changes how safety scores are weighted across several categories.
ASEAN NCAP has announced its 2026-2030 assessment protocol after its Vehicle Safety Course on 11 November 2026. The new rules replace the agency’s previous five-year system and place more emphasis on driver-assist technology and child protection features.
A major addition is motorcycle AEB testing. ASEAN NCAP will now assess whether a car can stop or take evasive action in several car-to-motorcycle scenarios, including rear-end, junction-turn, cross-junction and oncoming cases. The agency is using a special motorcycle-shaped target for the tests.
The Motorcyclist Safety score will increase, with motorcycle AEB contributing up to six points. ASEAN NCAP is also revising points for auto/high beam, rear visualisation systems, lane support technologies and inter-city AEB.
In the Child Occupant Protection category, ASEAN NCAP is adding child presence detection testing for systems that can detect a child or pet left in a locked car. Systems using radar, ultrasonic or infrared sensors can earn more points than a basic rear seat reminder. The agency also said it will use new child dummies in future crash tests.
What it means for you: Malaysian buyers and workshops should watch for cars with motorcycle AEB and proper child presence detection, because these features will matter more in ASEAN NCAP ratings.
Source: paultan.org
