Mitsubishi RVR safety rating and performance

In the past, collision safety, such as seat belts and airbags, was the main focus of car safety, but now the main focus is on preventive safety, such as collision damage mitigation brakes. However, since there are large differences in the content of advanced safety technologies such as collision damage mitigation braking depending on the model, it can be said that the degree of advanced safety technology is now one of the points when choosing a car.

Here, we will introduce the safety performance of Mitsubishi’s compact SUV “RVR”.

All RVRs are equipped with the preventive safety technology “e-Assist” as standard equipment

Rear side vehicle detection warning system (with lane change assist function) and reverse vehicle detection warning system are not installed in “M”

All RVRs are certified as “Sapo Car S Wide”

Features of RVR safety performance

The current model of RVR is a model that appeared in February 2010, so it can be said that the model life is very long. At the time of its introduction, advanced safety technology was not common as it is today, and it was only used by some luxury cars, so RVR was not equipped with advanced safety technology.

However, from around 2015, models equipped with advanced safety technology will begin to appear, and they will also be installed in light vehicles. Furthermore, in 2017, the government gave the car equipped with advanced safety technology a nickname of “support car” and started to promote its spread, so many new cars are now equipped with some kind of advanced safety technology. rice field.

In response to such a trend, RVR also adopted the preventive safety technology “e-Assist” at the timing of partial improvement implemented in October 2017 . Since then, the safety performance has been updated as needed, such as adding an accidental start prevention function in the August 2019 improvement . I will .

Advanced safety equipment installed in RVR

Here, let’s see what kind of advanced safety equipment the RVR is equipped with.

-Collision mitigation braking system-False start prevention function (when moving forward)-Lane departure warning system-Automatic high beam-Rear side vehicle detection warning system (with lane change assist function)-Vehicle detection warning system when reversing

Collision mitigation braking system

Source: Mitsubishi “RVR” safety performance

Two types of sensors, a laser radar and a front camera, detect vehicles and pedestrians, and if the system determines that there is a risk of collision, it issues a warning to warn the driver and apply brake control to avoid collisions. This function supports collision damage reduction .

It operates when the speed of the vehicle is about 5 to 80 km/h for vehicles and about 5 to 65 km/h for pedestrians.

False start prevention function (when moving forward)

Source: Mitsubishi “RVR” safety performance

When an obstacle such as a wall is detected in front of the vehicle, if the accelerator pedal is depressed more than necessary, a warning will be issued to alert the driver, and engine output will be suppressed for up to 5 seconds to prevent operational errors. It is a function that suppresses sudden start and sudden acceleration .

It works when the vehicle speed is from 0 to about 10km/h.

Lane departure warning system

Source: Mitsubishi “RVR” safety performance

When driving at approximately 60 km/h or more, the system detects the lane ahead and warns the driver of danger with a warning buzzer and screen display when it determines that the vehicle is in danger of straying from the lane .

There is no assist function for steering operation.

Automatic high beam

Source: Mitsubishi “RVR” safety performance

This function contributes to safe driving by detecting vehicles ahead, oncoming vehicles, surrounding brightness, etc. while driving at approximately 30 km/h or more, and automatically switching between high beam and low beam depending on the situation .

Rear side vehicle detection warning system (with lane change assist function) (Standard equipment on grades other than “M”)

Source: Mitsubishi “RVR” safety performance

A radar installed in the rear of the vehicle detects a vehicle approaching from behind in the next lane, which is difficult for the driver to see, and lights the door mirror indicator to notify the presence of the approaching vehicle. If the turn signal on the side of the approaching vehicle is activated in that state, a warning is issued and the door mirror indicator flashes to notify the driver of danger and support safe lane changes.

Vehicle detection alarm system when reversing (standard equipment on all grades except “M”)

Source: Mitsubishi “RVR” safety performance

A radar installed in the rear bumper detects vehicles approaching from the rear left and right, alerting the driver with a blinking door mirror indicator and a warning buzzer to assist the driver in safely reversing and exiting the parking lot.

When the shift is in “R”, the speed of the own vehicle is 0 to about 18km/h, and the speed of the approaching vehicle is about 7km/h or more.

Safety equipment other than “e-Assist” installed in RVR

In addition to “e-Assist”, the RVR is equipped with various safety-enhancing equipment.

Hill start assist

Source: Mitsubishi “RVR” safety performance

When starting on a slope, the vehicle detects the slope of the road and suppresses the vehicle from rolling down for approximately 2 seconds when the pedal is changed . It’s a great point to be able to start on a slope with confidence even on a steep slope.

Emergency stop signal system

When the brakes are applied suddenly for some reason , or when the ABS (anti-lock braking system) is activated, the hazard lamps flash twice as fast as normal to warn the following vehicle and help prevent rear-end collisions. increase.

Airbag system

Source: Mitsubishi “RVR” safety performance

In addition to the driver and front passenger airbags typically found on any vehicle, the RVR also comes standard with a driver’s knee airbag .

In addition, side and curtain airbags can be added as an option to protect occupants from side impacts .

I would like to expect further enhancement of safety performance

The RVR is a model that has been around for a while, but the equipment has been updated as needed, and it has been certified as “Support Car S Wide”, which is one of the standards that anyone can drive with peace of mind among current cars. It is the part that can be evaluated. On the other hand, it does not use the latest driving support technology or the steering support function that rival cars have, so it cannot be denied that there are some parts that are slightly inferior to new models in recent years.

For a safer and more comfortable car life, we would like to expect the introduction of the latest advanced safety technology little by little.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Does the RVR have advanced safety technology?

A: The current RVR model was introduced in February 2010, so it was not equipped with advanced safety technology at the time of its debut. and is now standard on all vehicles. The contents of “e-Assist” differ depending on the grade.

Q2: What kind of advanced safety technology is installed in the RVR?

A: “Collision damage mitigation braking system” that can detect vehicles and pedestrians, “accidental start suppression function (when moving forward)” that supports to suppress sudden start and sudden acceleration when the accelerator pedal is depressed too much, It is equipped with a “lane departure warning system” that warns you when you are about to stray from the lane, and an “automatic high beam” that automatically switches between high beam and low beam.