Today, the SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA 8X was launched. At the launch event, Chen Feng, Executive Deputy Director of Marketing for the Volkswagen brand at SAIC Volkswagen, publicly addressed the recent industry-wide debate on brake pedal safety, stating, "If even the most basic brake pedal is unreliable, how can we talk about travel safety?"
He stated that the brake pedal must withstand extreme conditions and absolutely cannot be a "fragile component that snaps under pressure."
He also responded to the joint statement issued by four government departments and the People's Daily commentary saying "Say no to rushed vehicles," making it clear that SAIC Volkswagen rejects specially tuned cars, rushed production models, double-standard vehicles, and those barely meeting regulatory limits.
Recently, during an extreme braking test conducted by Dongchedi, the Zunjie V800 experienced a brake pedal bracket fracture, sparking widespread online discussion about the basic mechanical reliability of vehicles.
Public attention has focused on the fact that, regardless of how advanced intelligence and electrification become, the brake pedal, as a critical safety component, must ensure structural reliability under high stress, and validation processes should not be compressed for the sake of a quicker market launch.
Chen Feng used this new vehicle launch to reiterate the company's safety philosophy, stating that vehicle development and validation processes cannot be simplified, and the reliability of basic hardware takes precedence over flashy features. "A car may lack abundant smart features, but essential components related to life safety, such as brakes and chassis, must undergo thorough durability and extreme testing."
He further emphasized that automakers must not cut corners or reduce validation time in pursuit of faster market launches at the expense of fundamental safety, stating, "The bottom line in car manufacturing cannot be ignored."