Results of the latest single barrier tests by Australia’s ANCAP see the upcoming Holden Malibu mid-sizer score the maximum five-star rating while the seven-seat Fiat Freemont was awarded four stars.
Chevrolet versions of the Holden Malibu are already on-sale in North America, China and Europe and local launch is imminent with undisguised Malibus frequently see on the roads around Holden’s Port Melbourne HQ. ANCAP said the Malibu provided good levels of protection for both driver and passengers.
The Fiat Freemont was criticized for its lack of an ‘active’ bonnet for pedestrian protection.
