KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maruti Ertiga scores 1 star for adult saftey and 2 stars for child saftey.
- Renault Triber scores 2 stars for adult safety and 2 stars for child safety.
- GNCAP conducted this crash test under the #SafeCarsforAfrica project.
A fresh piece of bad news for the Maruti Ertiga and Renault Triber from Africa: both vehicles, made in India, received poor grades in the GNCAP safety test conducted under the #SafeCarsforAfrica project. Alejandro Furas, General Secretary of Global NCAP, expressed his disappointment with these brands for not building safer cars. Along with the Ertiga and Triber, the Kia Pegas also received low ratings. Let's take a closer look at the news, and in the meantime, join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to stay updated on automotive news.
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Maruti Ertiga Saftey Rating in GNCAP
In the Africa GNCAP safety test, the beloved Indian MPV Maruti Ertiga scored 1 star for adult safety and 2 stars for child safety. According to the official Global NCAP report, the Ertiga's structure is deemed unstable, with issues in the footwell area and pedal displacement. Additionally, they criticized Maruti for not offering side airbags, even as an optional safety feature.
Renault Triber Saftey Rating in GNCAP
The Global NCAP official report states that the Renault Triber offers good protection for the driver and passenger's head and neck but provides poor protection for the driver's chest in both frontal and side impacts.
The second made-in-India car was also declared unstable and censured for not providing side airbags and for not including ESC (Electronic Stability Control) as standard. The Renault Triber scored 2 stars for adult saftey and 2 stars for child saftey.
What Did the Secretary General of GNCAP Say?
Alejandro Furas expressed his disappointment with the poor safety performance of these cars. He said, We are disappointed to see global brands like Renault, Kia, and Maruti Suzuki offer such low safety performance in markets like South Africa while achieving much higher levels of protection in many other global markets. Dont African consumers deserve the same level of safety?
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Verdict
This is high time for manufacturers to prioritize safety and create robust cars using high-strength steel, not plastic. Reports like these add another dent of shame to the Indian automotive sector and harm export prospects from the country. Now, people want the safest cars, and whenever they search for vehicles, they filter out those that don't meet their safety requirements. Its high time to address these concerns.
