We've been accustomed to Chinese car models sweeping Euro NCAP tops with 5-star ratings, but safety is not the same across markets. Chery Tiggo 2 recently earned a zero-star rating from Latin NCAP, showing that some markets get the short stick of vehicle safety. To be fair, Chery has been previously flagged for poor safety and build quality in other regions, including Southeast Asia.
For those living in North America and Europe, vehicle safety is merely an afterthought. Local certification authorities are strong enough to enforce powerful standards that ensure every vehicle meets the highest safety standards. Not everyone may like that, especially when higher standards mean more electronic nannies forcing drivers to stay alert and obey traffic rules. Which, in turn, makes vehicles more expensive.
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