KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Bigster scored 3 stars in Euro NCAP.
- Scored 85% in child occupant protection.
- Launch expected to happen in 2026.
Renault Bigster (Boreal) the 7-seater version of Duster which is most likely to set foot in India with the Boreal - moniker was crash-tested by Euro NCAP recently and scored 3 out of 5 stars. Moreover, even the Duster scored the same 3-star safety rating. In a nutshell, Bigster is found to be a good choice for child occupants and its safety assistance features need improvement. Let's learn more about this test below, and don't forget to join 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Renault Boreal
Renault Boreal - the 7 seater Duster is expected to launch in India by 2026, post the Duster launch, and in April, the officials at Renault confirmed that it will be called Boreal for South Asian markets. Moreover, this SUV has been tested by the pinnacle of safety standards, the Euro NCAP, and the result shows that it is a decently safe SUV and will protect people inside up to a certain limit. If the intensity rises, then it won't really help.
In the Adult Occupant Protection report - Boreal scored 69%, and that's above above-average result. During a frontal impact, it scored 10.9 out of 16 points, in lateral impact - 12.0/16, and 3.6/4 for the rear impact. That's a total of 27.7 Pts.
Talking about the child occupant test - Boreal shines like a diamond - as it scored 85% on the test, and this crash test performance is based on 6 & 10-year-old children. In the safety assist, this SUV scored 10.3 points, with its AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) system and seatbelt reminder performing well. Also, it doesn't feature a rear seat occupant detection system. Lastly, the Boreal misses on knee airbag, side pelvis airbag, center airbag, AEB pedestrian - reverse, cyclist dooring prevention, and active bonnet.
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Verdict
Renault Boreal will follow the Duster, and their launch is expected to happen in 2026. A lot has been covered and we have been suspecting the "Duster" brand to re-enter India, and seems like the days aren't that far away. Moreover, now that its safety rating is also out, so we know of its limitations too. For more such content follow 91Wheels.
