Quick Takeaways
- Iran inaugurates its first dedicated automotive crash test facility, signaling a step change in domestic vehicle safety capability.
- A locally tested passenger car achieves a full 5-star safety rating, demonstrating alignment with global crashworthiness benchmarks.
On December 21, Iran marked a major milestone in vehicle safety development with the launch of its first dedicated crash testing facility, the Automobile Safety and Quality Testing Center. The new center conducted its inaugural evaluation on the Phoenix F7 Pro Max, highlighting Iran’s growing focus on automotive safety standards and crashworthiness assessment.
The Phoenix F7 Pro Max, developed on an international passenger vehicle platform, underwent a 40 percent frontal offset impact test under controlled laboratory conditions. During the crash simulation, all airbags deployed at precisely calibrated intervals, effectively preventing the test dummies’ heads and upper bodies from striking rigid interior structures.
Crash Test Performance at Iran’s New Facility
The evaluation focused on critical occupant protection parameters, including passenger cell integrity, structural deformation, and sensor data from crash test dummies. The vehicle’s passenger compartment maintained its structural stability throughout the impact, demonstrating strong energy absorption and load distribution characteristics.
Key safety observations from the test included:
5-Star Safety Rating Outcome
Based on the collected crash data and performance metrics, the Phoenix F7 Pro Max secured a full 5-star safety rating. The result validates the technical capability of the newly established crash test center and reflects Iran’s intent to align with globally recognized vehicle safety assessment practices.
The commissioning of the Automobile Safety and Quality Testing Center is expected to play a pivotal role in improving domestic vehicle safety, enabling standardized crash evaluations, and supporting future regulatory advancements within Iran’s automotive ecosystem.
The Phoenix F7 Pro Max, developed on an international passenger vehicle platform, underwent a 40 percent frontal offset impact test under controlled laboratory conditions. During the crash simulation, all airbags deployed at precisely calibrated intervals, effectively preventing the test dummies’ heads and upper bodies from striking rigid interior structures.
Crash Test Performance at Iran’s New Facility
The evaluation focused on critical occupant protection parameters, including passenger cell integrity, structural deformation, and sensor data from crash test dummies. The vehicle’s passenger compartment maintained its structural stability throughout the impact, demonstrating strong energy absorption and load distribution characteristics.
Key safety observations from the test included:
- Timely airbag deployment aligned with impact severity
- Stable passenger compartment with limited intrusion
- Consistent dummy sensor readings within safe thresholds
5-Star Safety Rating Outcome
Based on the collected crash data and performance metrics, the Phoenix F7 Pro Max secured a full 5-star safety rating. The result validates the technical capability of the newly established crash test center and reflects Iran’s intent to align with globally recognized vehicle safety assessment practices.
The commissioning of the Automobile Safety and Quality Testing Center is expected to play a pivotal role in improving domestic vehicle safety, enabling standardized crash evaluations, and supporting future regulatory advancements within Iran’s automotive ecosystem.
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