The Global NCAP crash test results are out for the very successful Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, and the compact SUV has scored 4 stars in the adult occupant protection.
The tested model weighed 1392 kg. Safety equipment included dual front airbags, 4 channel ABS, front seatbelt pretensioners and ISOFIX anchorages. The testing was done at 64 km/h.
Adult Occupant
For the Adult Occupant Protection, the report stated that the protection offered to the driver and passenger head and neck was good. Driver chest showed marginal protection while the passenger chest showed good protection.
The report added that the driver’s knees showed marginal protection and passenger’s knees marginal and good protection as they could impact with dangerous structures behind the dashboard supported by the Tranfascia tube. The bodyshell was rated as stable and it was capable of withstanding further loadings.
Child Occupant
As for the Child Occupant Protection, the Brezza scored two stars. According to the report, the child seat for a 3 year old was installed FWF with ISOFIX and top tether and was able to prevent excessive forward movement during the impact with good protection for the head while marginal protection to the chest.
The 18 month old CRs was installed with ISOFIX and top tether forward facing which explains the loss of head points, it showed poor protection for the head and limited protection for the chest. The recommended CRSs did not show incompatibility.
The vehicle offers standard ISOFIX and top tether anchorages in the 2 outboard rear seats and does not offer 3 point belts in all seating positions, the report added.
David Ward, Global NCAP Secretary General, said – “The four star result for Maruti Suzuki’s Vitara Brezza is really impressive. It demonstrates clearly the safety engineering capabilities of India’s leading vehicle manufacturer. It also shows the beneficial effects of the Indian Government’s new crash test standards helping to raise levels of vehicle safety. We are getting very close now to seeing India’s first five star car.”
In July 2018, Vitara Brezza crossed 3 lakh sales.
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