Gasgoo Munich- The China Insurance Automotive Safety Index (C-IASI) has released its fourth batch of 2025 evaluation results in Beijing. Under the 2023 edition guidelines and vetted by a seven-person expert panel, the assessments covered three new energy SUVs: the Seres AITO M8, the SAIC H5, and the FANGCHENGBAO TAI 7.
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In the Crashworthiness & Repair Economy Index, the AITO M8 and SAIC H5 secured a "Good" (G) rating, while the Fangchengbao Ti 7 received an "Acceptable" (A). The former two achieved "Good" scores in both structural crashworthiness and crash compatibility, highlighting advantages in passive safety and low-speed repair costs. All three models earned bonus points for low-speed active safety.
For the Occupant Safety Index, all three vehicles achieved the highest "Good+" (G+) rating. They earned "Good" marks across the board in driver- and passenger-side 25% small overlap crashes, 50% moderate overlap frontal crashes, and side impacts. Roof strength and seat/headrest evaluations also received "Good" ratings, with restraint systems demonstrating excellent protection for occupants.
In the Pedestrian Safety and Vehicle Assist Safety indices, all three models again secured G+ ratings. On the assistance front, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and emergency call (E-call) functions are now standard across 100% of the lineup, signaling that advanced safety features have become the norm. The specialized new energy vehicle sub-index also yielded "Good" (G) ratings across the board, confirming the reliability of the three-electric systems.
These results underscore the shift in new energy SUVs from merely "safe enough" to achieving "comprehensive excellence." In particular, the repair economy breakthroughs seen in the AITO M8 and SAIC H5 are expected to lower insurance costs, delivering tangible benefits to consumers.
