The Car That Knows When Your Feet Are on the Dashboard

The GAC AION UT is designed to detect a passenger riding with their feet on the dashboard, one of several features highlighted in its independent Euro NCAP safety assessment.

The car achieved the maximum score in a side-impact pole test. A central airbag between the driver and front passenger helps limit contact between them during a powerful side collision. Child protection also scored highly, with the child dummies in the rear seats receiving the maximum rating in the frontal-impact test.

The vehicle includes a broad range of advanced driver-assistance systems. Its Autonomous Emergency Braking system underwent evaluation across a wide range of demanding scenarios, reflecting Euro NCAP’s increased focus on technology that can identify danger before a crash and help avoid or reduce its effects.

The AION UT monitors whether occupants are using their seat belts correctly and can identify an unsuitable position, such as a front passenger placing their feet on the dashboard. It also recognizes the characteristics of front occupants and adjusts the restraint systems accordingly.

Another system warns about a cyclist approaching from behind when someone is preparing to open a car door. Ta Nea presents the feature as particularly useful in everyday urban traffic.