In Mexico, six of the top 10 most sold cars are not safe • Forbes Mexico

In Mexico, six out of ten top-selling models could not be sold in more advanced economies in their cheapest version, according to the new NCAP vehicle evaluation program for the region. . 19659002] The evaluation, according to the newspaper El País, shows that the Ford Figo car sold in Mexico only has frontal airbags in the base package, which contrasts with most European countries, where the the same car has a "slightly" lower price and counts, with airbags front, side protection, ABS and electronic stability control.

"Until this year, the base Volkswagen Jetta being manufactured and selling in Mexico has two airbags, while in the United States, despite leaving the same factory [de ensamblaje] there has six (airbags) and stability control, "commented Alejandro Furas, secretary general of Latin NCAP. 19659002] Tambi production stagnates

According to the study, it's the same with the Mazda 2, which is manufactured in Mexico and that has only two airbags, unlike models that are sold in Europe and who have six airbags

Profeco and Latin NCAP have asked the 18 largest manufacturers to commit to abide by an ethical code so that the vehicles sold in the country offer exactly the same level of security as those sold in the United States. The Automotive Industry Code of Ethics requires that Mexican consumers receive equal treatment to that of consumers in other countries, which puts life, integrity and physical health ahead of the interests. economic. ", Says the code that can be seen on the page of the Latin NCAP.

For Stephan Brodziak, coordinator of the road safety campaign of El Poder del Consumidor, it is the most reserved scenario.

"As there are serious gaps in follow-up, we estimate that there could be up to more than 24,000 deaths each year. Reliability of data is another pending task, "said Brodziak.