Maruti Suzuki S-Presso gets ZERO rating in Global NCAP crash test

First Published Nov 13, 2020, 2:35 PM IST

With engines getting refined, options available in the plenty and open roads becoming much more accessible, the need for speed is obvious. But perhaps, at the same time, more essential now is the need for safety. And going by an assessment by the Global NCAP, Indian carmakers cut a sorry figure when it comes to safety. Here's their assessment of 3 cars made and sold here in India.

With engines getting refined, options available in the plenty and open roads becoming much more accessible, the need for speed is obvious. But perhaps, at the same time, more essential now is the need for safety. And going by an assessment by the Global NCAP, Indian carmakers cut a sorry figure when it comes to safety. Here's their assessment of 3 cars made and sold here in India.
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Maruti Suzuki S-PressoBody type: 5 Door Mini SUVTested at 64 kmhNCAP rating: Zero star safety rating in adult occupant protection. It, however, secured 2-stars for child occupant protection.NCAP report: "Driver’s chest showed poor protection and passenger’s chest showed weak protection. Driver’s knees showed marginal protection as they could impact with dangerous structures behind the dashboard supported by the Tranfascia tube while passenger’s knees showed good protection."
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Tested model: Hyundai Grand i10 NiosBody type: 5 Door HatchbackTested at 64 kmhSafety rating: Two-star safety rating in adult occupant protection. Another two-stars for child occupant protection.NCAP report: "Driver and passenger’s knees showed marginal protection as they could impact with dangerous structures behind the dashboard supported by the Tranfascia tube."
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Tested model: Kia SeltosBody type: 5 Door SUVTested at 64 kmhSafety rating: Three-star safety rating in adult occupant protection. Another two-stars for child occupant protection.NCAP report: "Head protection was adequate for both front passengers as both airbags bottomed out during the crash test. Neck protection for adult occupants was good. Chest protection was good for passenger and marginal for driver."
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