Even though this was at 20 mph, its not bad, most people would only drive this car at 30mph max, and this newer model is much safer than the older one shown in previous crash tests, so even at 40mph, it would be much better in a crash. But it is still a great car just for commuting for people who do less than 15-20miles a day.
this test was at 20-25 mph, much less than the 40mph test euroncap uses, plus this is a full frontal, offset tests are much more demanding of a vehicle's structure
The national press reports that this test took place at 20mph, that is half the speed of the NCAP test and the test wasn't even an offset impact. To put this in perspective a 1970s car was expected to pass a 30mph head on crash test.
The Riva is basically a disgrace it brings no new technology to the party and it is about as advanced as a milk float. The Tesla and the forthcoming Chevy Volt will both sail through the NCAP test, and the new electric Smart car gets 4 stars at the moment.
Being an electric vehicle fan, this video has definitely lifted my confidence in the G Wiz. I guess this should tame city commuter's fears of electric vehicles
That's dumb...You are too used to crash test videos that are SLOWED DOWN by alot! This video looks to be slowed down too (evidenced by the choppy frame skips) just not by as much as those videos b/c this was not probably recorded by a high speed camera. This is the new version that's meant to address previous lack of safety in the last GWiz. Read eathan13's comment!
GoinGreen has said that the G-Wiz i has been independently, voluntarily frontal crash tested for city speed driving conditions, following the addition of the Lotus assisted safety package.
What speed was this test done at? Without that we can't compare it to the TRL 2007 results or to a Euro NCAP test. The standard NCAP test is 40mph, offset impact. This isn't the same test, give us a like for like result to compare!
Cool video!! Have they started selling this car? It will be worth a shot as this vehicle has an improved range and will definitely beat down my running costs. It's a good time to consider it as there is a G Wiz January sale going on in London right now.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh WHERE IS THE V8
MsCrappants 4 months ago
Even though this was at 20 mph, its not bad, most people would only drive this car at 30mph max, and this newer model is much safer than the older one shown in previous crash tests, so even at 40mph, it would be much better in a crash. But it is still a great car just for commuting for people who do less than 15-20miles a day.
omendark123 9 months ago
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omendark123 9 months ago
The test took place at 'only' 20mph cause the G-wiz couldn't go faster xD
redrumanc99 9 months ago 3
that test was too bloody slow!!!
ROCKSOLID19 2 years ago
this test was at 20-25 mph, much less than the 40mph test euroncap uses, plus this is a full frontal, offset tests are much more demanding of a vehicle's structure
alexkvaskov 2 years ago
Hehe, BOING! xD
williamday247 2 years ago 12
That was a very feeble crash test. Only 20mph? I would pass that test myself! (Well ok, maybe not, but I digress).
I bet a proper crash test would leave N-CAP cutting the crash test dummies out in 3 seperate sections like they had to with the outgoing wiz.
Mikeado66 2 years ago
Ha G fuckin wiz Ha hA!
HEDFIRE 3 years ago
The national press reports that this test took place at 20mph, that is half the speed of the NCAP test and the test wasn't even an offset impact. To put this in perspective a 1970s car was expected to pass a 30mph head on crash test.
The Riva is basically a disgrace it brings no new technology to the party and it is about as advanced as a milk float. The Tesla and the forthcoming Chevy Volt will both sail through the NCAP test, and the new electric Smart car gets 4 stars at the moment.
adodgygeeza 3 years ago 6
25 mph. Still very slow. And the equivalent of going against another G-Wiz; even a Smart would kick this thing's ASS!
whattheheck1000 3 years ago
Being an electric vehicle fan, this video has definitely lifted my confidence in the G Wiz. I guess this should tame city commuter's fears of electric vehicles
pcallinan88 4 years ago
Oh yeah why don't you look up the other video of it? Fucking hippie.
ocelot6 4 years ago
this video looks like it has been speeded up to me, no way is that a 40mph impact.
revitt1234 4 years ago
That's dumb...You are too used to crash test videos that are SLOWED DOWN by alot! This video looks to be slowed down too (evidenced by the choppy frame skips) just not by as much as those videos b/c this was not probably recorded by a high speed camera. This is the new version that's meant to address previous lack of safety in the last GWiz. Read eathan13's comment!
stopcrazypp 4 years ago
look at the offset test.
landstrasse36 3 years ago
The G-Wiz i is an upgraded version of the G-Wiz.
GoinGreen has said that the G-Wiz i has been independently, voluntarily frontal crash tested for city speed driving conditions, following the addition of the Lotus assisted safety package.
eathan13 4 years ago
Certainly didn't look like 40mph unless the video's been slowed down
thorleyc2 4 years ago
What speed was this test done at? Without that we can't compare it to the TRL 2007 results or to a Euro NCAP test. The standard NCAP test is 40mph, offset impact. This isn't the same test, give us a like for like result to compare!
MrC8880 4 years ago
Cool video!! Have they started selling this car? It will be worth a shot as this vehicle has an improved range and will definitely beat down my running costs. It's a good time to consider it as there is a G Wiz January sale going on in London right now.
sallyd31 4 years ago
Don't buy it...
Look at the other crash videos on youtube. The thing is a death trap and is WORSE for the environment.
DragonNexus 4 years ago 2
You are a moron if you're seriously considering buying this car.
ocelot6 4 years ago 2
agreed, completly
Pikansokamikaze 3 years ago 2
i agree buying it, we need a few small cars to fit in our back garden and play demolition derby XD
KamakazieIdiot 3 years ago
yeah, that's it!! a demolition derby XD
but i only pay 500£ for this little box, not
9000£
Pikansokamikaze 3 years ago
well if you do buy one just hope you never meet a range rover coming the other way, or you'll end up very dead.
revitt1234 4 years ago 2
get a golf bluemotion clean diesel which is safe, reliable, well built and can get 85mpg
alexkvaskov 2 years ago