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Car News That Mattered This Week (April 22-26): New Launches, Teasers, Crash Test Results, And More

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Apart from new updates and launches, Global NCAP additionally launched  three new crash check outcomes 

Mahindra XUV 3XO New Details Revealed 

Mahindra launched a few new teasers for the XUV 3XO previous week, not solely revealing the inside, but additionally giving out mileage and efficiency figures for a similar. The XUV 3XO is about to make its debut on April 29, 2024. 

New Global NCAP Crash Test Results

Kia Carens Frontal Impact

We received three new crash check outcomes from Global NCAP for Mahindra Bolero Neo, Honda Amaze, and Kia Carens. The Bolero Neo was crash examined for the primary time, in the meantime the Amaze and Carens have been examined for the second time on the up to date crash check protocols. We additionally in contrast the earlier and up to date crash check outcomes of the Honda Amaze.

Volkswagen Taigun New GT Variants Launched

The variant lineup of the Volkswagen Taigun got expanded with the launch of new GT variants: GT Line and GT Plus Sport. he new GT variants function updates equivalent to smoked headlights, blacked-out alloy wheels, and an all-black inside theme in comparison with their corresponding common trims. 

Toyota Fortuner Gets A New Leader Edition

Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition Bookings Open

The Toyota Fortuner received a new ‘Leader’ edition that includes some beauty modifications and extra security gear. Cosmetic modifications embody dual-tone exterior shades, black alloy wheels, and entrance and rear bumper spoilers. Though the costs of the Fortuner Leader version will not be but introduced it is going to possible come at a premium over the usual variant.

Hyundai Creta EV Timeline Revealed

Hyundai Creta EV production and launch timeline detailed

Announcing the longer term roadmap for India, Hyundai confirmed that they may start the manufacturing of the primary closely localised electrical SUV on the Chennai plant by the top of 2024. While the automaker has not but confirmed what mannequin it’s, right here’s why we think it could be the Hyundai Creta EV.

Jeep Wrangler Facelift Launched

2024 Jeep Wrangler launched in India

The Jeep Wrangler facelift was launched in India last week, that includes gentle design tweaks, extra premium cabin, new options, and improved security. It continues to be powered by a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine whereas its off highway capabilities have additionally been improved.

BMW i5 Goes On Sale In India

BMW i5 M60 launched in India

The BMW i5, an all-electric sedan which sits between i4 and i7, was launched in India. The i5 electrical sedan is being supplied as a very constructed import unit (CBU) in India, and is available in a single top-spec variant. The BMW i5 guarantees a driving vary of over 500 km.

Audi Cars Price Hike Incoming

Audi Q3 Logo

Audi cars are set to become expensive from June 2024. This would be the second value hike on Audi automobiles in  2024 after January, and it is going to be efficient throughout the board, together with EVs. 

Production-spec Electric G-Wagon Unveiled

Mercedes-Benz EQG (G 580) revealed

The electrical model of the G-Wagon, the Mercedes-Benz EQG, made its global debut in production-ready avatar. The EQG comes with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain as customary, and provides a WLTP claimed driving vary of as much as 473 km.

2024 Aston Martin Vantage Launched In India

2024 Aston Martin Vantage launched in India

The facelifted model of the Aston Martin Vantage has gone on sale in India. It will get up to date fascia, whereas retaining the slim and curved tail lights on the rear. The 2024 Vantage continues to function a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, however will get a efficiency bump of 100 PS over its earlier iteration.

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6 Airbags On The Tata Punch Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

The Tata micro SUV was recognized within the Bharat NCAP gallery, now with aspect and curtain airbags

Tata Punch Bharat NCAP Crash Test

  • Bharat NCAP’s web site is reside with pictures of a few of the crash assessments it has carried out.

  • Tata Punch has already secured a 5-star score from the older Global NCAP crash assessments.

  • Apart from 6 airbags, Tata also can add digital stability management (ESC) as a part of the usual security listing.

  • Results from Bharat NCAP of the Tata Punch and another fashions will probably be out in early 2024.

One of the most secure small automobiles in India, the Tata Punch, is about to turn into even safer with the addition of aspect and curtain airbags. Recently, the web site for Bharat NCAP went reside with pictures of some automobiles being crash examined, one in every of which has been recognized because the Tata Punch. However, this one will be clearly seen with each aspect and curtain airbags that are presently lacking from the mannequin on sale right this moment. This additionally means that BNCAP has began testing the numerous automotive fashions already submitted by carmakers and we will see some outcomes very quickly.

Improving On A High Safety Score?

Tata Punch Global NCAP Crash Test

The Tata Punch already has a 5-star rating from Global NCAP which it obtained again in 2021, earlier than the testing parameters had been up to date to issue in additional security options. In order to safe the same security rating from Bharat NCAP, Tata has fitted its micro SUV with 6 airbags, as that is required to get a score higher than 3-stars in our homegrown evaluation program. Currently, the Punch solely presents twin entrance airbags, even in its top-spec variants.

Also See: Tata Punch EV Spied Again: Could This Be A Lower-spec Variant?

Apart from getting extra airbags as commonplace, Tata also can add digital stability management (ESC) to its base-spec options listing, as that is additionally a requirement to get greater than 3-stars in Bharat NCAP. Rest of the protection options of the Punch will probably stay the identical together with ABS with EBD, ISOFIX little one seat anchors, rear defogger, rear parking sensors and a rearview digital camera.

Bharat NCAP Crash Tests

Bharat NCAP’s crash assessments consists of 5 key assessments: frontal influence, aspect influence, aspect pole influence, digital stability management and pedestrian-compliant entrance design. As we await its crash assessments outcomes together with the outcomes of another automobiles, you may study extra about Bharat NCAP from our detailed article.

Tata Punch

These added security options could possibly be a part of the Tata Punch facelift which is anticipated to launch in early 2024, alongside the debut of the Tata Punch. Presently, the micro SUV is priced from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10.10 lakh, and these security characteristic updates may add a premium. Its solely direct rival is the Hyundai Exter which already comes with 6 airbags, however it doesn’t have a security score from any NCAP but.

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Top marks for the brand new ID.7: 5 stars within the Euro NCAP security score

The new ID.7 from Volkswagen has obtained the highest rating of 5 stars within the famend Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) security check. This places the all-electric limousine among the many best-rated fashions of 2023 within the total rating by the unbiased European check organisation. With its five-star score, the ID.7 joins the ranks of the opposite ID. fashions which have additionally obtained the best award.

The Euro NCAP security evaluation relies on the leads to 4 classes. The ID.7 achieved the perfect end result within the ‘Occupant safety for adults’ class with a score of 95 per cent. Likewise, the ID.7 achieved glorious outcomes for ‘Occupant protection for children’, ‘Protection of unprotected road users’ and the driving force help techniques accessible as normal.

Good marks due to driver help techniques
Alongside occupant safety, Euro NCAP additionally examines how effectively computerized emergency braking techniques can defend susceptible highway customers equivalent to pedestrians and cyclists within the occasion of an impending collision. The testers moreover connect nice significance to different normal help techniques. The ID.7 Pro has the next techniques on board:

  • Oncoming car braking when turning and swerve assist
  • Driver Attention Monitor and Driver Alert System
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Travel Assist, Lane Assist and Emergency Assist
  • Memory perform for Park Assist
  • Autonomous Emergency Braking Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring
  • Park Assist Plus together with Park Distance Control
  • Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert and exit warning system
  • Area View together with rear view digital camera system
  • Dynamic Road Sign Display

Another know-how that each ID.7 in Germany has on board is Car2X. This permits the car to speak with different autos and the site visitors infrastructure to change details about native hazards.

All the check particulars are publicly accessible at www.euroncap.com.

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Euro NCAP: larger, heavier SUVs current “safety concerns”

Euro NCAP has mentioned the rising recognition of SUVs presents a “safety concern” and that its personal security guidelines aren’t responsible for the rising measurement and weight of recent vehicles. 

The Belgium-based security organisation has revealed security rankings for 11 new vehicles in its ultimate spherical of testing for 2023, seven of which have been SUVs: the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, Kia EV9, Vinfast VF8, Xpeng G9, BYD Tang, BYD Seal-U and the Honda ZR-V. It additionally examined the BMW 5 Series, Volkswagen ID 7, Smart #3 and Hyundai Kona Electric, the latter two of that are crossovers.

The majority of the SUVs examined have been awarded 5 stars, however Euro NCAP recommended the pattern in the direction of “heavier, more powerful, and taller cars” dangers the security of different drivers and mentioned they’re extra damaging to the surroundings than smaller, lighter vehicles.

Euro NCAP secretary general Michiel van Ratingen mentioned: “For years, Euro NCAP was accused of pushing up the weight of cars. It was thought that additional safety features meant extra mass. That was never really the case, and the increase in vehicle weight we see nowadays is certainly not safety-related. It’s down to consumer preference for larger vehicles and to electrification, with ever bigger batteries being used to quell consumers’ range anxiety.”

Van Ratingen later went on to elucidate how this pattern “helps neither safety nor the environment”, with security issues rising from a collision state of affairs or when “vulnerable road users” are concerned.

Despite the issues, the newest crop of SUVs carried out nicely in NCAP’s exams. The top-ranking Mercedes EQE SUV scored nicely for its security help expertise however was let down by its central airbag system. The bigger Kia EV9 was awarded 5 stars on account of its protection of kid security gear. 

Also attaining the goal outcome was the Smart #3, nevertheless it was famous that each passengers within the entrance seats made contact throughout a crash and the automobile wasn’t geared up with baby presence detection – a system that triggers a warning to the driving force if a toddler has been left unbuckled of their seat.

Another crossover on check was the second-generation Hyundai Kona Electric, which Euro NCAP mentioned was a “real disappointment” and “lucky to avoid three stars”. Its crash avoidance and driver help programs have been missing and did not characterize sufficient of an enchancment over the earlier Kona. 

Also falling in need of the five-star mark was the Honda ZR-V. Despite being the lightest automobile on check, at 1589kg, it scored 4 stars.

Cars from each China and – for the primary time – Vietnam additionally featured. The BYD Tang, BYD Seal-U, and Xpeng G9 have been awarded 5 stars, with the G9 missing solely in pedestrian head safety and stomach safety for smaller occupants.

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Lamborghini Employees Are Working Less For More Money

Lamborghini has agreed to a four-day workweek with extra pay, and the Euro NCAP has given the brand new Hyundai Kona a four-star ranking.

This is AM Drive, Motor1’s every day have a look at the information you want earlier than you get in your automobile.

Lamborghini Agrees To Four-Day Workweek

Lamborghini has flourished beneath the Volkswagen Group’s company umbrella. It’s doing higher than ever when you think about it offered a record 9,233 cars in 2022, up by 10 % in comparison with the earlier 12 months. With the chance of stating the apparent, the Urus was the driving pressure behind the robust demand, with 5,367 SUVs delivered. As a token of appreciation to its workers, the Sant’Agata Bolognese firm is considerably lowering the variety of workdays.

FIOM and FIM-CISL unions have reached what they check with as a “historical” settlement with Lamborghini to tremendously cut back working hours. Production workers on a two-shift schedule are going to alternate a five-day workweek with a four-day workweek. This change will end in 22 fewer workdays every year. Those on a three-shift schedule will alternate a five-day workweek with two four-day workweeks, due to this fact eliminating 31 days yearly.

While chopping workdays often implies wage cuts, the workers are literally going to earn extra. As a part of a wider settlement between the unions and Lamborghini, workers are going to obtain this December a one-off bonus value greater than €1,000. In addition, the Italian unique automaker is growing the worth of variable bonuses by 50 %. It will get higher because the workforce will increase with the addition of 500 new jobs.

Hyundai Kona Gets Four-Star Euro NCAP Crash Test Rating


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Global NCAP To Hand Over The Reins Of Crash Testing India-specific Cars To Bharat NCAP Starting 2024


The Global NCAP will continue to offer support and the technical know-how to the Bharat NCAP authorities

Global NCAP crash test

  • Bharat NCAP will start testing cars from October 1, 2023.

  • Global NCAP, started in 2011, launched a #SaferCarsForIndia campaign in 2014.

  • It has crash tested over 50 models so far, assigning scores ranging between 0 and full 5 stars.

  • Commendable performers include the Mahindra XUV700, Tata Punch and Skoda Kushaq.

We are sure every Indian, in the recent time, is brimming with pride as our country unlocked two important historical landmarks: Chandrayaan-3’s landing on the southern side of the moon (a world record) and the launch of Bharat NCAP (new car assessment program). Success in both the fields have been possible due to the technological advancements made in the respective industries.

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Focussing on earthly progress, the Bharat NCAP is based on similar standards and protocols followed by the Global NCAP. As such, the global agency has shown its faith in the new Indian vehicle safety program by deciding to stop crash testing India-specific models starting 2024. The BNCAP will award safety ratings to every model sold specifically in our country, helping buyers pick the safest car perceivable to them.

What Led Global NCAP To This Decision?

In an interview with ET Auto, David Ward, executive president at Global NCAP, said, “There may be another 10 models that we’ve got in the pipeline but that will be it. We absolutely don’t want to be seen as a rival programme to Bharat NCAP. It’d be very confusing to the consumer, and it doesn’t serve anybody’s interests.”

Also Read: Bharat NCAP: Here’s What Carmakers Said About The New Initiative For Safer Cars

Further Course Of Action

Bharat NCAP vs Global NCAP

Our collaboration with the global safety authority won’t stop entirely though, as the international organisation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Institute for Road Transport (CIRT), which is the technical secretariat to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). As part of the MoU, Global NCAP will continue to offer support and technical know-how to the Bharat NCAP authorities.

Also Read: Bharat NCAP vs Global NCAP: Similarities And Differences Explained

Global NCAP’s India Impact Till Now

Global NCAP crash test

Although Global NCAP came into effect in 2011, it started the #SaferCarsForIndia campaign in 2014, which began safety assessments of cars sold in India to address the high number of fatalities resulting from road accidents each year in the country. It has crash tested more than 50 models so far, with scores ranging from as low as 0 to a full 5-star rating. While the first batch of results were quite worrying, it motivated mass-market car brands to step up and strive for the highest safety ratings.

Tata Punch crash test

Commendable performers in the Global NCAP tests include the Mahindra XUV700, Tata Punch, and Skoda Slavia–Volkswagen Virtus/Skoda Kushaq–Volkswagen Taigun duos, all of whom have been awarded five stars.

Related: Bharat NCAP Already Has Plans For Updating Crash Test Parameters For Better Safety

Bharat NCAP Summarised

The new Bharat NCAP assessments will come into action beginning October 1, 2023. These have been designed in line with the Global NCAP’s protocols, and will include safety tests like frontal offset, side impact and pole side impact.

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Bharat NCAP vs Global NCAP: Similarities And Differences Explained


The Bharat NCAP rules are in line with the global NCAP; however, there are some India-specific tweaks based on our road and driving conditions

Bharat NCAP vs Global NCAP

India has taken a significant step towards passenger safety with the introduction of the Bharat NCAP. Now, cars sold in India can be crash tested in the country to receive a safety rating. However, this rating system remains voluntary for manufacturers, who must still meet basic regulatory requirements to be road legal. The Bharat NCAP will be effective from October 2023.

Until now, crash-test ratings for cars made in India were awarded by the Global NCAP as part of the “Safer Cars For India” program. After 10 years of sharing safety ratings for new cars sold in India and observing a shift among buyers towards cars with higher ratings, the BNCAP used GNCAP standards and protocols to set its own benchmarks.

Which Parameters And Assessments Are Similar?

Both versions of the NCAP include the following tests:

Mahindra Thar frontal impact test

  • Frontal Impact: The front offset barrier tests are conducted at a speed of 64kmph to evaluate the impact on head, neck, chest, pelvis, and knee regions.
  • Side Pole Impact: The side pole impact test is performed at a speed of 29kmph, and a car must be equipped with six airbags to pass this test.
  • Side Barrier: At a speed of 50kmph, a barrier rams into the side of the car to evaluate the damage to the passengers.
  • Electronic Stability Control: ESC is an active safety feature that prevents tire skidding, and cars must be equipped with ESC as standard.
  • Pedestrian Compliant Front Design: Cars are mandated to have a pedestrian-friendly bumper and bonnet design to minimize pedestrian injury in case of an accident.

All cars must undergo and pass these tests for higher safety ratings.

The front offset tests will continue to be conducted at a speed of 64kmph, while the side barrier and pole tests will be performed at 50kmph and 29kmph, respectively. Similar to the GNCAP rules, the Bharat NCAP also considers the structural integrity of the car and its safety assist technologies.

Hyundai Exter six airbags

To achieve a 3-star safety rating or higher, cars must be equipped with six airbags, electronic stability control, and front-row seat belt reminders. Failure to include any of these features may result in a deduction of points in the assessment.

Also See: Kia Sonet Facelift Spotted Testing Yet Again; Launch Expected In Early 2024

Same Scores And Star Ratings

The scores will remain the same, ranging from one to five. Here are the minimum scores required for each star rating:

Global NCAP To Start Crash Tests In India By End Of 2023

Adult Occupants Protection

Child Occupants Protection

Star rating

Score

Star rating

Score

5 stars

27

5 stars

41

4 stars

22

4 stars

35

3 stars

16

3 stars

27

2 stars

10

2 stars

18

While following the procedures of the global NCAP, the Bharat NCAP will also include some India-specific modifications regarding the weightage given to individual parameters when deciding the final score.

What’s Different?

Since the Global NCAP is ahead of the newly introduced Bharat NCAP, there are some safety parameters not included in the latter at this time.

Kia Seltos rear seatbelts

One key difference is the mandate for rear seat belt reminders for higher safety ratings. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for the Ministry of Road, Transport, and Highways, had previously stated that rear seat belt reminders would be compulsory, leading several manufacturers to update their cars with this feature.

While the tests are largely based on global NCAP guidelines, the government has also taken into account Indian driving conditions and roads.

Also Read: Toyota Rumion, Maruti Ertiga-based MPV, Could Go On Sale By August-End Or Early-September

Ratings Will Be On Show

Finally, all cars tested by the Bharat NCAP will carry a sticker displaying their adult and child safety rating. The model, variant name, and test year will also be mentioned on the sticker. Unlike promotional materials, this sticker is likely to be applied to cars that score lower than four stars from the BNCAP.

The government plans to keep updating the testing procedures. The crash test agency intends to add a rear crash impact protection test and the presence of select ADAS features (lane departure warning, brake assist, and autonomous emergency braking) as mandatory for evaluation.

Many manufacturers have already lined up for the Bharat NCAP crash test ratings. This move will encourage manufacturers to focus on passenger safety and reduce road accident fatalities. We expect to see several cars undergo crash tests once the system becomes effective in October 2023.

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Bharat NCAP To Be Introduced Tomorrow: Here’s What To Expect


The Bharat NCAP will give a crash-test rating to new cars for both adult occupant protection and child occupant protection

Bharat NCAP crash tests

  • Bharat NCAP to be similar to the international new car assessment programs like Global NCAP and Latin NCAP.

  • Carmakers to send their cars, measuring up to 3.5 tonnes, for testing on a voluntary basis.

  • A new testing facility is also likely to have been set up to conduct these assessments.

  • A couple of Indian carmakers might even announce the Bharat NCAP ratings achieved by some of their cars.

If there’s one thing our automotive industry is yet to locally standardise, it is the crash test assessments. There are various international institutions and new car assessment programs (NCAPs) like the Global NCAP, Euro NCAP and even Latin NCAP which put new cars through stringent safety checks and give them both a score and a rating based on their performance. Reports of the Indian government planning our own NCAP (called the Bharat NCAP) surfaced online in early 2022. Now, it’s been confirmed that Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, will launch the Bharat NCAP on August 22, 2023.

What Could Be Announced?

We expect the Transport Ministry to reveal not just the details and parameters for the Bharat NCAP, but the newly set up Indian testing facility as well. We can also expect an Indian carmaker or two to announce the Bharat NCAP crash-tested ratings of either one or multiple models. The transport ministry is also likely to detail all the steps involved in its tests.

Aiming For Global Standards

Back in 2022, Union Minister Gadkari had said, “The testing protocol of Bharat NCAP shall be aligned with Global Crash Test Protocols factoring in the existing Indian regulations, allowing OEMs to get their vehicles tested at India’s own in-house testing facilities.”

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Bharat NCAP Details

The new Indian crash-test assessment programme will measure the safety parameters of vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes or 3500kg. Carmakers can voluntarily get their cars tested under this programme, as per the proposed Automotive Industry Standards 197 (AIS-197) document. According to AIS-197, the Bharat NCAP will include the offset front impact test, side impact test and pole side impact test. The tests will award them with star ratings for adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP).

2023 Kia Seltos rear seats

A previous government document had suggested that the ratings could include mandatory features such as six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, and advanced emergency braking system. So if these features are standard in the to-be-tested car, it might score better ratings.

Currently Mandated Safety Measures

For now, all cars in India are required to have dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking assist, front seatbelt reminder, and speed alert system. The government is already working on making six airbags a mandatory requirement on cars that can seat up to eight passengers. It is also looking at making select advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as standard.

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Volkswagen Taigun Proves Itself Yet Again With 5 Stars In Latin NCAP Crash Tests

After its 5-star performance in Global NCAP last year, the compact SUV has done the same in the stricter Latin NCAP

Volkswagen Taigun Crash Test

The Volkswagen Taigun is the safest compact SUV in India right now with its 5-star Global NCAP safety rating. Following its impressive performance, it has just been crash tested in the more strict Latin NCAP, where it also scored a 5-star safety rating. Let’s see how it performed:

Safety Equipment

The Taigun that was crash tested was equipped with six airbags and electronic stability control (ESC) as standard. The crash-tested unit also had optional autonomous emergency braking, which is not offered on the India-spec model. The made-in-India Taigun gets other safety features like ISOFIX child seat anchors, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and a rearview camera. 

Also Read: Volkswagen Virtus GT Line Gets More Affordable With New Entry-level DCT Variant

Adult Occupant Protection

In adult occupant protection, the SUV scored 92 percent (39.99 points), which includes the overall scores of both frontal and side-impact tests. This test came with a 5-star adult occupant protection rating.

Frontal Impact

Volkswagen Taigun Crash Test

In the frontal impact, the driver and passenger got ‘good’ protection on the head and neck. Chest protection was ‘good’ for the passenger and ‘marginal’ for the driver. Knee and tibia protection for both was ‘good’ and both of the driver’s feet also got ‘good’ protection. 

Side Impact

Volkswagen Taigun Crash Test

In the side impact test, the driver gets ‘good’ protection on the head, chest, abdomen and pelvis. 

Side Pole Impact

Volkswagen Taigun Crash Test

Just like in the side impact test, the driver gets ‘good’ protection on the head, abdomen and pelvis, but protection on the chest was ‘marginal.’

Child Occupant Protection

In child occupant protection, the Taigun got 92 percent (45 points). Here is how it performed:

Frontal Impact

Volkswagen Taigun Crash Test

In the frontal impact test, the child seats for both the 3-year-old and 18-month-old were installed facing the rear. In both cases, they were able to prevent head exposure and offered ‘good’ protection. For the younger child, the seat provided full protection. 

Side Impact

Volkswagen Taigun Crash Test

In this test, both the child restraint systems (CRS) offered full protection. The Taigun has ISOFIX anchorages as standard and also has all the necessary markings. All seats are also equipped with three-point seatbelts.

Also Read: Volkswagen Taigun Gets New GT Variants And Limited Editions With New Colours

Pedestrian Protection

Volkswagen Taigun Crash Test

The Volkswagen SUV scored 55 percent (26.47 points) in this aspect. Here, in most parameters, the Taigun got ‘good’, ‘marginal’ and ‘adequate’ protection. While protection on the lower leg was ‘good’, the upper leg protection was ‘weak’, which might be the reason for its low score. 

Safety Assist

The Latin NCAP also tests the safety assist features of a car and the Taigun scored 83 percent (35.81 points). The SUV comes with seatbelt reminders for all passengers and electronic stability control (ESC) as standard. Although the Taigun does not get a full suite of ADAS features, the crash-tested model had autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as optional, thus meeting Latin NCAPs requirements.

Taigun In India

The India-spec Volkswagen Taigun comes with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC) and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) as standard. Depending on the upcoming regulations, it could also be updated to offer six airbags as standard. It is currently priced between Rs 11.62 lakh and Rs 19.46 lakh (ex-showroom).

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