African-spec Renault Kwid scores 2 stars in Global NCAP crash tests

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Bodyshell integrity: unstable; footwell area: unstable

When it comes to crash tests, the Renault Kwid continues to show different results for different markets. The Indian-spec Kwid (with no airbags) was awarded zero stars in 2016 and another test with a driver airbag fetched it a single star with bodyshell integrity still being rated as unstable. However, the Indonesian-spec Kwid with a driver airbag scored zero stars in ASEAN NCAP tests in 2018. Interestingly, the Brazilian-spec Kwid (with 4 airbags) scored 3 stars in Latin NCAP tests in 2017, with the bodyshell integrity being rated as stable.

This time, Global NCAP has rammed the African-spec Kwid, which has scored 2 stars for both adult and child occupant protection. The tested car was equipped with two front airbags, front seat belt pretensioners, and 4-channel ABS.

Adult Occupant Protection
For the adult occupant protection, the report said that the protection offered to the driver’s head was adequate while the passenger head showed good protection. Both necks showed good protection. The driver’s chest showed weak protection while the passenger chest showed adequate protection. The knee protection was rated as marginal as they could impact with dangerous structures behind the dashboard supported by the Tranfascia tube. The driver tibias showed adequate protection while the passenger tibias showed good protection.

However, the bodyshell was rated as unstable and it was not capable of withstanding further loadings. The footwell area was also rated as unstable.

Child Occupant Protection
As for the child occupant protection, the report says that the adult seatbelt and was not able to prevent excessive forward movement. Protection was limited for the Q3 head and chest, as the CRS showed structural failure during the test. The 18-month-old CRS was installed with the adult seatbelt rearward facing, offering limited protection because the head contacted the interior of the car during the impact. Download the full report here.