- Indian customers are now focusing towards safer cars
- Some of the Made In India cars has scored 5-stars in NCAP crash test
- The brands are now focusing on building more safer cars
The car industry had a prosperous year in 2022. The market has seen the release of numerous new vehicles. A new trend has emerged in the automobile sector this year, where consumers are now more concerned with safe vehicles than ever before and manufacturers are doing the same. By the Global NCAP test agency and other testing agencies from around the world, some of the cars were tested this year. Here are the top 5 Star rated cars of 2022 as we say goodbye to it.
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Skoda Kushaq
The Kushaq was introduced by Skoda in 2021, and the car underwent the Global NCAP safety test in 2022. In the crash test, the Kushaq received a flawless 5-star rating for both adult and kid safety. Six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, traction control, brake disc wiping, reverse parking sensors, rear parking camera, three-point seatbelt, adjustable headrests for every passenger, hill-hold control, roll-over protection, seat-belt reminder for front seats, speed-sensing door locks, a high-speed alert system, electronic differential lock system, tyre-pressure monitoring system, and other safety features are included with the Skoda Kushaq.
Volkswagen Taigun
The Volkswagen Taigun is built on the Kushaq's platform. The same set of features and engine choices are available in both automobiles. The Volkswagen Taigun underwent the same crash test as the Kushaq and received a flawless 5 star rating for both adult and kid safety.
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Mahindra Scorpio N
In the Indian SUV market, the Mahindra Scorpio N has generated quite a stir. Upon its release in June 2022, the SUV quickly rose to the top of the SUV market in India. The SUV has two engine choices, as well as a good range of comfort and safety amenities. The SUV has undergone a crash test by Global NCAP. The SUV received a perfect 5-star rating, earning a 5-star rating for adult safety and a 3-star rating for kid safety. The Mahindra Scorpio N received scores of 29.25 out of 34 for adult protection and 28.93 out of 49 for child protection under the GNCAP test guidelines.
Volkswagen Virtus
India-Made Volkswagen Virtus is sold in a few foreign regions as well. The mid-size vehicle successfully completed the Latin NCAP crash test with a perfect 5-star rating. With this we can anticipate the Indian spec Virtus will also be among the 5 Star rated cars. The model, which is built on the same MQB A0 IN platform, includes ESC as standard equipment and 6 airbags as standard equipment. The four-wheeler received a 92% rating for both adult and kid occupant safety when the crash test results are examined in greater detail. The ratings for safety assist systems and pedestrian protection, however, are 53% and 85%, respectively.
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Cars That Scored 4 Star In Global NCAP
Some vehicles received a 4 star rating in the 2022 Global NCAP crash test. The Global NCAP rated the Honda Jazz, City 4th Gen, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and Toyota Urban Cruiser 4 stars. Among these, Toyota has introduced the Urban Cruiser Hyryder and the Urban Cruiser has already been phased out in the Indian market.
Verdict: Customers in India are now choosing safe cars. By adding improved safety features and a body with greater structural strength, the brands are currently attempting to make their vehicles safer. The government has also placed a strong emphasis on safe vehicles and implemented various regulations to improve them.
