While its bodyshell was rated as ‘stable’ and able to withstanding additional loadings, it scored so low because of an absence of security options and the poor safety

• Citroen eC3 will get 0 stars in grownup security and 1 star in youngster occupant safety.

• It scored 20.86 out of 34 factors in grownup occupant safety.

• The Citroen EV acquired 10.55 out of 49 factors in youngster occupant safety.

• Safety options solely embrace twin entrance airbags, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors.

• Prices vary from Rs 11.61 lakh to Rs 13.35 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The Citroen eC3 electrical hatchback has acquired a zero-star score for grownup occupant safety and one star for youngster occupant security within the newest spherical of crash assessments performed by the Global NCAP. The eC3’s security evaluation is amongst the ultimate assessments within the #SaferCarsForIndia marketing campaign as all India-spec fashions will quickly be subjected to the Bharat NCAP’s crash assessments.

Adult Occupant Protection (20.86 out of 34 factors)

Frontal Impact (64 kmph)

The Citroen eC3 provided ‘good’ safety to the motive force and passenger’s head and neck. However, safety to the motive force’s chest was rated ‘weak,’ and the passenger’s chest acquired ‘poor’ safety. The safety provided to the motive force’s knees was termed as ‘marginal,’ whereas that for the passenger’s knees confirmed ‘good’ safety.

The driver’s tibias confirmed ‘marginal and good’ safety whereas the passenger’s tibias confirmed ‘good’ safety. Its footwell space was deemed to be ‘unstable.’ That stated, its bodyshell was declared as ‘stable’ and it was described to be able to withstanding additional loadings.

Side Impact (50 kmph)

Under the facet influence take a look at, safety to the pinnacle was deemed to be ‘marginal,’ whereas that for the chest was ‘adequate.’ The eC3 provided ‘good’ safety to the stomach and pelvis of the grownup occupants.

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Side Pole Impact

No facet pole influence take a look at was performed as Citroen doesn’t supply the eC3 with facet airbags as but. That stated, the French marque has introduced that all models in its Indian lineup will come with six airbags as standard starting July 2024.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The Citroen EV doesn’t supply ESC, which is a minimal requirement from GNCAP nowadays, as normal. Also, the seatbelt restraint system didn’t meet the testing company’s minimal necessities. All these causes mixed resulted in a 0-star score for the electrical hatchback.

Child Occupant Protection (10.55 out of 49 factors)

Frontal Impact (64 kmph)

The youngster seat for the 3-year-old was put in dealing with ahead and it couldn’t handle to stop head publicity throughout the frontal influence. On the opposite hand, the kid seat for the 1.5-year-old dummy, which was dealing with rearward, was capable of present full safety to the pinnacle.

Side Impact (50 kmph)

Its facet influence confirmed full safety, though the pinnacle was uncovered to accidents sustained throughout the crash.

The eC3 doesn’t get 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions and even two ISOFIX mounts as normal. Citroen hasn’t offered it with the likelihood to disconnect the passenger airbag in case a rearward dealing with youngster seat is to be put in on this place.

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Safety Kit Of The Citroen eC3

Citroen has geared up the eC3 with just some primary security options equivalent to twin entrance airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and entrance seatbelt reminders.

The Citroen eC3 is bought in three broad variants: Live, Feel and Shine. It is priced from Rs 11.61 lakh to Rs 13.35 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It rivals the MG Comet EV and Tata Tiago EV.

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