The Global NCAP has tested 4 new made-in-India cars under its new #SaferCarsForIndia campaign. Global NCAP has tested the Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Honda Jazz and the fourth generation City. All these models have secured a 4-star adult occupant safety rating.
Nissan Magnite Crash Test Rating
The popular Nissan Magnite sub-4 meter SUV has received 4-star GNCAP safety rating. It scored 4 stars for adult protection and two stars for child occupant protection. The tested model was equipped with basic safety features including dual front airbags and ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System). The platform of the Magnite was found stable during the test round. The SUV offers marginal protection to the driver’s chest.
The Magnite scored 11.85 points out of a possible 17 in adult protection. It received only 24.88 points out of a possible 49 in child protection. GNCAP said that the model on sale in our market comes with a lap-belt in the rear centre seat instead of three point belts, without ISOFIX anchorages for the Child Restraint Systems (CRS). There is no Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and no side head impact protection as standard.
Renault Kiger Crash Test Rating
The Kiger is based on the same platform as the Magnite, and both models offer similar sort of safety tech. The Renault Kiger scored 4 star safety rating in adult protection and 2-star safety rating in child protection. However, it marginally scored higher in adult protection. It scored 12.34 points out of 17. In the child occupant protection test, the Kiger scored slightly lower than the Magnite – 21.05 points out of 49.
Interestingly, GNCAP found Kiger’s bodyshel unstable and not capable of withstanding further load. The footwell area was found stable. The model offers ISOFIX anchorages but they are not visible to the consumer, they were covered by the seat fabric. This model is offered with a lap-belt in the rear centre seat, without ESC and side head impact protection as standard.
