Does the Lavida not have a rear anti-collision beam?

[OOlive]

Lavida is equipped with a rear anti-collision beam, featuring 3mm-thick anti-collision steel beams at both front and rear (the beam doesn't extend beyond the front of the tires, only covering the section between the front and rear tires). Introduction to anti-collision beams: 1. An anti-collision beam is a device designed to absorb collision energy and mitigate impact during vehicle collisions. 2. The anti-collision beam consists of a main beam, energy-absorbing boxes, and mounting plates that connect to the vehicle. 3. In low-speed collisions, the anti-collision beam effectively absorbs impact energy, minimizing damage to the vehicle's longitudinal beams and providing protection to the vehicle.

[SanStephen]

When I first got my Lavida, I was also puzzled by this issue. I specifically looked up information and even checked the actual car at a 4S store. The current Lavida models all come with rear anti-collision beams made of stamped steel plates, about two millimeters thick. However, I heard that some batches of the older models before 2013 did skimp on this feature, mainly the lower-end versions. Without an anti-collision beam, low-speed rear-end collisions can be quite costly, easily damaging the trunk structure, and repairs can be painful on the wallet. I recommend that brothers buying a used Lavida must lift the rear bumper to check. If it’s missing, you can install one yourself for a few hundred bucks, but make sure to choose OEM-spec parts, as aftermarket ones with inaccurate dimensions could compromise safety.

[MacBriella]

As a sheet metal technician with over a decade of experience, I've worked on hundreds of Lavidas. The new models definitely have rear anti-collision beams, but with older models, it's really a matter of luck. Especially for the base models from 2012 to 2014, we often find only foam buffers when we take them apart. In a rear-end collision, this design can double the repair costs because the impact force is entirely transmitted to the trunk floor. I recommend owners have technicians check the beam for rust or deformation every two years during maintenance, especially in areas where de-icing agents are used in the north. Repairing an anti-collision beam is straightforward—welding and straightening cost around 300 yuan—but if it's broken, the entire beam must be replaced.

[VonBradley]

Let's clarify the safety issue: The Lavida in European tests came with a rear anti-collision beam across all trims, but there was a deviation in understanding standards during early domestic production. For certain models between 2012-2013, cost-cutting measures were indeed taken, substituting the metal beam with polyurethane foam. While mid-to-high speed collisions primarily rely on longitudinal beams for energy absorption, the absence of an anti-collision beam puts the car at a disadvantage in low-speed accidents. I've conducted tests: in a 40km/h rear-end collision, a Lavida without the metal beam showed 30% more deformation in the rear panel. This issue doesn't exist in new models now, but buyers of older models should be cautious—they can install an OEM anti-collision beam for around 600 yuan, as the connection points are pre-designed.