A number of India's top-selling cars aren‘t safe to drive, based on the results of recent Global NCAP safety tests. The safety organisation tested a number of India's best-selling cars, including the Tata Nano, Suzuki-Maruti Alto 800, Ford Figo, Volkswagen Polo and Hyundai i10. The combined sales of these models alone accounted for 20 per cent from the country's new car sales in 2013. None from the cars subjected to NCAP's 40mph front impact test scored even one star rating. Global NCAP tested the entry-level versions of each and every model, meaning that none came with airbags as standard. Official safety reports upon the Alto 800, Nano and i10 concluded that even with airbags fitted, their stuctural weaknesses were such that there have been suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" high risks of life-threatening injuries suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" to drivers. The Figo and Polo had structures that remained stable, with Global NCAP noting that protection for drivers and passengers could be suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" much improved suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" using the addition of airbags. Officials inside the group say the cars tested represent levels of safety that suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" are 20 years behind the five-star standards now common in Europe and North America suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">". Global NCAP also noted the absence of common safety features like airbags are suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" putting the lives of Indian consumers at risk suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">". Responding towards the test results, Volkswagen has withdrawn its non-airbag Polo variant from sale in India. An airbag-equipped version from the Polo was also tested, scoring four stars for adult protection. A similar cars were also tested against the UN's basic crash test, a typical that is applied in markets including Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia and also the EU. The conventional, which features a 40 per cent offset front impact test at 35mph, Isn‘t yet applied in India. All of the cars barring the airbag-equipped Polo failed the test. Indian cars are unsafe, says Global NCAP
Monday, September 8, 2014
Indian cars are unsafe, says Global NCAP
A number of India's top-selling cars aren‘t safe to drive, based on the results of recent Global NCAP safety tests. The safety organisation tested a number of India's best-selling cars, including the Tata Nano, Suzuki-Maruti Alto 800, Ford Figo, Volkswagen Polo and Hyundai i10. The combined sales of these models alone accounted for 20 per cent from the country's new car sales in 2013. None from the cars subjected to NCAP's 40mph front impact test scored even one star rating. Global NCAP tested the entry-level versions of each and every model, meaning that none came with airbags as standard. Official safety reports upon the Alto 800, Nano and i10 concluded that even with airbags fitted, their stuctural weaknesses were such that there have been suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" high risks of life-threatening injuries suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" to drivers. The Figo and Polo had structures that remained stable, with Global NCAP noting that protection for drivers and passengers could be suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" much improved suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" using the addition of airbags. Officials inside the group say the cars tested represent levels of safety that suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" are 20 years behind the five-star standards now common in Europe and North America suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">". Global NCAP also noted the absence of common safety features like airbags are suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" putting the lives of Indian consumers at risk suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">". Responding towards the test results, Volkswagen has withdrawn its non-airbag Polo variant from sale in India. An airbag-equipped version from the Polo was also tested, scoring four stars for adult protection. A similar cars were also tested against the UN's basic crash test, a typical that is applied in markets including Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia and also the EU. The conventional, which features a 40 per cent offset front impact test at 35mph, Isn‘t yet applied in India. All of the cars barring the airbag-equipped Polo failed the test. Indian cars are unsafe, says Global NCAP
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