Tucson Set to Become Hyundai's Pioneer in Bharat NCAP Crash Testing

Exter Micro-SUV Could Be the Next in Line for Bharat NCAP Testing, Anticipated Results by Year-End

Just a few weeks ago, Hyundai made a choice to send three of their car models to Bharat NCAP for safety testing. We're excited to share that the Tucson SUV will be among the first cars to undergo these tests. This is a big deal because it's the very first Hyundai car to be tested by Bharat NCAP. After the Tucson, they plan to test the Exter micro-SUV. We can't wait to find out the results, which should be out in a couple of months.

The Tucson comes with six airbags as a standard safety feature, and the top-spec variants also get the ADAS safety tech which makes it a safer car on the road.

Striving for a 5-Star Rating: Hyundai Tucson's Quest in BNCAP Crash Test

When it comes to car safety, Hyundai is setting its sights high with the latest generation of the Tucson. They've already put this SUV to the test in Europe and Latin America, where it earned 5 stars and 3 stars, respectively, in crash safety ratings. But here's the twist: these two places have slightly different rules for testing, which explains the difference in scores.

Both tests agreed that the Tucson's body and footwell, along with its standard six airbags, met safety standards. The car also passed pedestrian protection checks and the side pole impact test. It even has cool features like lane assist and emergency braking.

In Latin America, the Tucson fell short in safety assist features, so it didn't get a higher rating. But in India, where the Tucson comes with six airbags, ABS, ESC, and more as standard, Hyundai is aiming for a perfect 5-star rating. This car also offers advanced driver-assist features, although they might not count in the rating.

The Tucson's performance in safety tests is crucial for Hyundai, especially in India. And they're not stopping with the Tucson; the Exter is next in line for testing. Hyundai recently achieved a significant milestone with its newly launched Verna, which secured a stellar 5-star rating in the Global NCAP crash tests. This remarkable achievement highlights the company's unwavering commitment to enhancing vehicle safety standards, offering customers a range of highly rated, secure choices in their vehicle lineup.

However, there's a bit of a delay in the safety testing. The Bharat NCAP was supposed to start in October, but it's been postponed. Manufacturers are working hard to get their cars ready for crash tests, which can be challenging due to supply issues. So, it might take a bit longer before we see the first results, likely by the end of the year or early next year. Safety is a hot topic, and Hyundai is working to make its cars as safe as possible.