Euro NCAP: Renault Clio 6 Hybrid, Alpine A390 get 4 stars
Euro NCAP gives four stars to Renault Clio 6 Hybrid and Alpine A390
Euro NCAP: Renault Clio 6 Hybrid, Alpine A390 get 4 stars
Euro NCAP rates Renault Clio 6 Hybrid and Alpine A390 at four stars, citing weaker adult protection and AEB tuning; child safety scores remain strong overall.
2025-12-11T06:30:02+03:00
2025-12-11T06:30:02+03:00
2025-12-11T06:30:02+03:00
Euro NCAP’s latest batch of tests has dealt an awkward blow to Renault’s image: two headline newcomers from the group, the Renault Clio 6 Hybrid and the electric Alpine A390, both stopped at a four‑star rating. For a brand that once built so much of its messaging around five stars, that stings — and it’s the kind of verdict buyers notice.Euro NCAP reports that the Clio 6 underdelivers for adult protection in several frontal‑impact scenarios, highlighting chest loads on the driver and less‑than‑ideal readings for the passenger. Child protection is markedly stronger, though there are concerns about the ease of use and completeness of child‑seat anchorages. Vulnerable road‑user protection looks more consistent, yet the assistance systems also raised questions — including how automatic emergency braking behaves in certain situations. On paper, these may seem like fine margins, but in everyday driving such nuances shape the sense of confidence the car inspires.The Alpine A390 disappoints more, if only because it isn’t a budget play. With positioning closer to the premium end, expectations for adult protection are higher — yet that’s exactly where Euro NCAP flags the most troubling comments, including results in the side pole impact. By contrast, child protection is close to ideal. It’s a familiar picture: a strong passive structure paired with shortcomings in specific zones and control algorithms, suggesting the fundamentals are there but the calibration still needs polish.
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2025
Michael Powers
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Euro NCAP gives four stars to Renault Clio 6 Hybrid and Alpine A390
Euro NCAP rates Renault Clio 6 Hybrid and Alpine A390 at four stars, citing weaker adult protection and AEB tuning; child safety scores remain strong overall.
Michael Powers, Editor
Euro NCAP’s latest batch of tests has dealt an awkward blow to Renault’s image: two headline newcomers from the group, the Renault Clio 6 Hybrid and the electric Alpine A390, both stopped at a four‑star rating. For a brand that once built so much of its messaging around five stars, that stings — and it’s the kind of verdict buyers notice.
Euro NCAP reports that the Clio 6 underdelivers for adult protection in several frontal‑impact scenarios, highlighting chest loads on the driver and less‑than‑ideal readings for the passenger. Child protection is markedly stronger, though there are concerns about the ease of use and completeness of child‑seat anchorages. Vulnerable road‑user protection looks more consistent, yet the assistance systems also raised questions — including how automatic emergency braking behaves in certain situations. On paper, these may seem like fine margins, but in everyday driving such nuances shape the sense of confidence the car inspires.
The Alpine A390 disappoints more, if only because it isn’t a budget play. With positioning closer to the premium end, expectations for adult protection are higher — yet that’s exactly where Euro NCAP flags the most troubling comments, including results in the side pole impact. By contrast, child protection is close to ideal. It’s a familiar picture: a strong passive structure paired with shortcomings in specific zones and control algorithms, suggesting the fundamentals are there but the calibration still needs polish.
