Fangchengbao Bao 5 Receives ANCAP Five-Star Rating Despite Penalty for Excessive Body Rigidity

[Safety Rating] The Fangchengbao Bao 5 (sold overseas as the Denza B5) underwent testing under the latest standards of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Although its front structure was deemed excessively rigid, causing the opposing test vehicle to be thrown off its track and resulting in a full 8-point deduction in the 'crash compatibility' supplementary category, it still achieved a five-star safety rating.

Key Insight: Too Rigid, Yet Still Tops Safety Rankings

The Fangchengbao Bao 5 completed ANCAP testing under the organization’s newest protocols. Despite losing the maximum 8 points in the crash compatibility add-on due to its overly stiff front-end structure, it excelled across all four core assessment areas: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, vulnerable road user protection, and safety assist technologies.

Key Data: Child Protection Score Reaches 95%

The vehicle achieved a 95% score in child occupant protection, among the highest ever recorded by ANCAP. During the frontal offset crash test, the body showed no significant crumpling, effectively preventing wheel intrusion into the passenger cabin and ensuring occupant safety.

Strategic Foundation: Safety-First Design Earns Global Recognition

Although the supplementary deduction sparked discussion, ANCAP explicitly stated that this penalty does not affect the five-star rating. This outcome validates BYD’s product philosophy that “safety is the ultimate luxury,” reinforcing its technological leadership in the premium new energy vehicle market.