Global NCAP Safety Tests Show Failure for the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
How Ciaz did overall in the latest safety testing?
Important safety considerations that contributed to the low grade.
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz crash test results were recently made public by Global NCAP, and the results were depressing for the sedan.
Ciaz only received one star in the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) category, indicating serious issues with the car's ability to keep adults safe in an accident. Although it received a three-star certification for Child Occupant Protection (COP), it was still below the highest safety standards.
The thorough crash evaluation revealed a number of flaws in the Ciaz's safety performance. For example, the footwell and bodyshell were assessed as unstable, indicating that the car's construction might not withstand an impact.
Although the driver's and passenger's head protection was deemed sufficient, chest protection was inadequate in frontal collisions, and knee impacts demonstrated a higher risk because of possible contact with hard parts behind the dashboard.
The absence of three-point seatbelts for every sitting position and side head protection airbags also had an impact on the overall safety score. These omissions led to worse overall outcomes and decreased the efficacy of child restraint testing.
The child safety score was not flawless, although being far higher than the adult score. When utilizing ISOFIX mounts, Ciaz offered newborn and three-year-old crash test dummies a respectable level of protection.
However, the ability to obtain a better grade was hampered by problems, including the absence of a three-point seatbelt in specific positions and limits in sitting restraint performance.
The Ciaz has been withdrawn in India, although some shops continue to sell the remaining models, making these crash test results particularly startling.
Potential customers' perceptions of the car may be impacted by its subpar safety record, particularly in comparison to competitors that now receive higher safety ratings.
It is obvious that older designs like the Ciaz may find it difficult to meet contemporary safety standards as safety standards rise and newer Maruti models (as well as competitors) provide better crash results.
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