{"id":101964,"date":"2025-03-02T17:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T06:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/?p=101964"},"modified":"2025-03-02T17:02:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T06:02:22","slug":"these-popular-cars-models-just-got-banned-in-australia-heres-the-full-list-and-why-it-happened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/these-popular-cars-models-just-got-banned-in-australia-heres-the-full-list-and-why-it-happened\/","title":{"rendered":"These Popular Cars Models Just Got Banned in Australia\u2014Here\u2019s the Full List and Why It Happened"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Motorists in Australia will notice fewer car options in showrooms starting today, as <strong>new national safety regulations<\/strong> come into effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The update, which requires nearly all new vehicles to include <strong>autonomous emergency braking (AEB)<\/strong>, is set to reshape the automotive landscape while promising to enhance road safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are Certain Cars Disappearing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rule change is part of the <strong>Australian Design Rules (ADR)<\/strong>, the national framework governing vehicle safety, emissions, and performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of <strong>March 1<\/strong>, new cars and light commercial vehicles sold in Australia must be fitted with<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Automated_emergency_braking_system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>AEB technology<\/strong><\/a>, a system that automatically applies the brakes to prevent or reduce the severity of collisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say the move aligns Australia with <strong>international safety standards<\/strong>, particularly those in Europe, where similar regulations are already in place under <strong>United Nations Regulation 152<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Aeb Will Impact Road Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Road safety advocates have long pushed for mandatory AEB adoption, citing significant reductions in fatalities and serious injuries. According to Dr <strong>Angelo D\u2019Elia<\/strong> from the <strong>Monash University Accident Research Centre<\/strong>, the change could prevent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>36 fatalities per year<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>688 serious injuries annually<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;For low-speed crashes (under 60 km\/h), AEB reduces fatalities and serious injuries by <strong>28%<\/strong>,&#8221; Dr D\u2019Elia told <em>Yahoo News<\/em>. &#8220;For high-speed crashes (over 60 km\/h), it reduces them by <strong>45%<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given Australia&#8217;s persistent road toll, the mandate is seen as a <strong>necessary step<\/strong> in modernizing the country\u2019s vehicle fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Cars Are Being Discontinued?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While most automakers have had <strong>ample time<\/strong> to integrate AEB, some popular models that lack the feature will be pulled from the Australian market. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suzuki Ignis, Baleno, and S-Cross<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mitsubishi ASX, Eclipse Cross, and Pajero Sport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mazda 6 (discontinued after 22 years in Australia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renault Kangoo and Trafic (older models)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiat 500 and Abarth variants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LDV G10 and V80, Mahindra Pik-Up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even <strong>high-end performance cars <\/strong>aren&#8217;t exempt. The Aston Martin DB11 and DBS, Lamborghini Aventador and Huracan, and select Porsche 718 models will also disappear from Australian dealerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Shift Towards Safer Driving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AEB mandate isn&#8217;t a surprise. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/afma.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australasian Fleet Management Association<\/a> (AfMA)<\/strong> and <strong>ANCAP<\/strong>\u2014the region&#8217;s leading vehicle safety body\u2014have been advocating for voluntary AEB adoption since 2012. By 2015, ANCAP had integrated AEB into its safety rating system, pressuring manufacturers to comply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, <strong>Volvo<\/strong> led the way in AEB technology, introducing it as a <strong>standard feature in 2008<\/strong>. Since then, most mainstream brands have followed suit, making today\u2019s rule change a natural progression for road safety in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Popular car models are disappearing from Australian roads starting today\u2014and it\u2019s not just luxury brands feeling the impact. 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