Does the new Bora have front and rear anti-collision beams?
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The new Bora does not have a rear anti-collision steel beam. Here is more information about the new Bora: 1. The anti-collision steel beam is mainly designed to protect the vehicle's frame in the event of a low-speed collision, preventing damage to the vehicle's frame, as damage to the body frame can make the car almost impossible to repair. The anti-collision steel beam provides a protective buffer for the car. The new generation Bora, on one hand, adopts the MQB platform, which gives the car a larger body size, making it look more spacious and grand. On the other hand, the redesigned headlight clusters and body lines make the character of the new generation Bora more straightforward. The front face and rear end have a more pronounced sense of layering, creating a flat visual effect, and the waistline design is sharp and dynamic. 2. The interior design of the new generation Bora swaps the positions of the air vents and the central control screen, making the division of functional areas clearer. It maintains a homey style, still familiar, but the multi-layered decorative panels significantly enhance the interior quality. Although the dashboard and decorative panels mostly use plastic materials, the fine craftsmanship still delivers a good visual effect.
When researching the safety features of the new Bora recently, I paid special attention to the anti-collision beams. This car indeed has anti-collision beams installed both front and rear. The front anti-collision beam is made of aluminum alloy, which is lightweight yet high in strength; the rear one is steel, much more substantial than the engineering plastic used in some Japanese cars. The main role of anti-collision beams is to act as a buffer during low-speed collisions, like when reversing into a wall or getting scratched by another car in a parking lot. They absorb part of the impact force, protecting the car's frame from damage. I've personally seen the car during maintenance disassembly, and the new Bora's anti-collision beams are quite solid with adequate thickness. For a joint-venture car priced around 100,000 yuan, Volkswagen is more conscientious in this aspect compared to some models that cut corners. However, it's important to remind everyone that in high-speed collisions, the role of anti-collision beams is limited. The key still lies in the overall structural design of the car and the airbag configuration.
Last month I accompanied a friend to pick up their new Bora, and I specifically asked the salesperson about the anti-collision beams. The actual car has metal anti-collision beams both front and rear—the front one is aluminum alloy, and the rear is steel plate. This configuration is fairly standard among cars in the same price range, at least better than those that have directly cut corners. The anti-collision beams mainly handle low-speed impacts, like accidentally bumping into something while parking—they absorb the impact force to prevent radiator deformation. I’ve seen media teardown review videos, and the welding points of the new Bora’s anti-collision beams are quite sturdy. Overall, its crash protection structure is decent among entry-level joint-venture cars. However, if you truly prioritize safety, I’d advise not relying solely on anti-collision beams—maintaining a safe following distance is far more important.
