2021 Volkswagen Golf 8 Crash Test and Security Test | Detailed Information About Tests.

2021 GOLF 8 Crash Test and Security Test | Detailed Information About Tests. The Golf MK8 demonstrated good protection ratings in all important categories. In addition, the autonomous emergency braking system, which is part of the standard equipment, performed well and avoided collisions in all test scenarios at low speed. As standard, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with lane-keeping system and front assist that monitors traffic in front of the car using a radar sensor and front camera. Euro NCAP also notes that the new Golf is the first-ever Volkswagen to use V2X connectivity to enable advance hazard warnings. Despite being awarded a five-star safety rating, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf has an alarming safety flaw that was discovered during Euro NCAP's crash test. While the passenger compartment «remained stable» in the frontal offset test, the rear driver's side door opened during the side impact crash test, which would obviously increase the risk of rear passenger being ejected from the car in an accident. In response to Euro NCAP's test, Volkswagen says the Golf has been type-approved with a standard automatic door-locking function and believes this would prevent the door from opening in real-world accidents. The German automaker is still looking into what caused the door to open, however, as this has not been seen in Golf tests before. That being said, the Volkswagen Sharan also suffered a door opening during Euro NCAP's side impact test last month. «Door...