5 Stars For Upcoming 2023 Hyundai Creta Facelift In ASEAN NCAP Crash Test

• Indonesian spec Hyundai Creta Facelift bags 5 Stars in ASEAN NCAP
• The current-gen Creta sold in India scored a 3-star rating in GNCAP
• The 2023 Creta Facelift will likely hit the Indian shores by mid-2023

ASEAN NCAP, the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian countries crash tested the made-in-Indonesia Hyundai Creta Facelift. Equipped with standard safety equipment such as dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, seat belt reminder for front passengers and more, the base Active trim of the Indonesian spec Creta Facelift scored 5 stars in both adult as well as child occupant protection. Apart from its country of origin, this model is also sold in other Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

2023 Hyundai Creta Facelift 5 Star in ASEAN NCAP: Details

As per the report by ASEAN NCAP, the Hyundai Creta Facelift scored 27.78 out of 32 points for adult occupant protection and 39.67 out of 51 points for child occupant protection. These points translate into a 5-star score for both adult as well as child occupant safety and an overall cumulative 5-star safety rating.

A closer look at the crash test results reveals that the SUV showcased good protection for the driver's and passenger's head as well as chest during the frontal impact test. However, the driver's lower legs received adequate protection during the test. Test data from the side impact test showed the driver received marginal protection to the chest. Apart from this, the Indonesian spec Hyundai Creta Facelift scored 14.97 out of 21 points in the safety assist system test.

Hyundai Creta Facelift 5 Star in ASEAN NCAP: Analysis in Comparison to Indian Spec Creta's 3 Star GNCAP Rating

The current-gen model of Hyundai Creta sold in India scored 3 stars in the GNCAP (Global New Car Assessment Program) crash test results. The body shell integrity of the SUV was rated as unstable and not capable of withstanding further loads. These results were based on the previous testing protocols and this devoid of other tests like side impact, safety assist system and more. On the other side of the spectrum, the Indonesian Hyundai Creta Facelift scored 5 stars in the ASEAN NCAP.

The Hyundai Creta Facelift is just a mere cosmetic update over the current gen model. The safety rating of both models speaks loads about the difference in the build quality of the Indian and Indonesian spec models.

Verdict: It is already very clear from the results that the Indonesian spec Creta is leaps ahead in terms of safety than the Indian model. The upcoming facelifted model which is slated for launch by mid-2023 will just be a minor cosmetic upgrade. So we are safe to say that the upcoming 2023 Creta Facelift will score more or less the same as the current model in the GNCAP crash test results.