My question is
The goverment is so hell bent on bringing down the road toll by speed cameras and all their ad campaigns but they still let these chinese crap traps in the country cherry, X250,Great wall shit boxes these cars have a zero ancap rating how can they let this shit in the country.
I think the Govt is trying to increase the standard of safety as the progress of technology allows in line with the rest of the world. ESC or whatever it's called is just a further step.. as were seat belts, disc brakes etc once upon a time.
Their policy on speed cameras is something else all together.
As for cheap imports.. why not? if they meet ADR's it means more competition, cheaper prices and affordable options for new car buyers, it wasn't long ago that we were saying "Hi to Hyundai", and now they are a major player with worldwide acceptance. This isn't to say I will rush out and buy one.. but I'm sure somebody might... as a bonus I don't think you would need any anti theft devices!
and lastly you drive an FC with a turbo.. an ANCAP rating should be least of your worries!!
My only concern would be how to keep with the ICV requirements as Keith has pointed out.. and even then I would choose to go the MPV route.
Cheers
Ed