KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Kia Carens Global NCAP results out
- Scored 3-stars under new protocol
- Caren's second attempt under new norms; Scored 0 stars in first
Kia Carens MPV has undergone the Global NCAP crash tests and scored a decent 3-star safety rating. While Kia volunteered for this testing under the new protocol, it had to do it twice due to a major underlying factor that resulted in Carens scoring 0 stars on its first attempt. Let's jump into more details while you make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.
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Kia Carens Scores 3 Stars
The Kia Carens initially received a disappointing zero-star rating for adult occupant protection in Global NCAP's latest tests due to insufficient neck and chest protection for the driver and marginal knee protection for both driver and passenger. This applied to Kia Carens models produced between May 2nd and December 11th, 2023. But Kudos to the brand, Kia promptly addressed these concerns by enhancing the restraint systems, particularly neck protection. As a result, Carens models built after December 11th, 2023 achieved a 3-star rating with a score of 22.07 out of 34, though Global NCAP expressed that a higher rating was expected given the standard six airbags.
The Kia Carens' frontal impact tests showed good head protection but weaknesses in neck and knee areas. While the bodyshell couldn't withstand further stress, side impacts fared well with good protection for occupants' head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
Child Occupant Protection
The Carens initially received a 4-star rating for child occupant protection (COP) with a score of 40.92 out of 49. However, thanks to improvements in the restraint system, particularly for the 3-year-old dummy, the Carens achieved a perfect 5-star rating in child protection in subsequent tests, scoring 41 out of 49 points.
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Verdict
The Carens safety rating is a decent score to clock, keeping in mind that it scored 0-stars in its first attempt. However, one positive thing stemming out is the pro-active steps taken by the brand to reinforce the safety and add to a safer vehicle on road.
