Bodyshell integrity: stable; footwell area: stable
That’s right, the Tata Harrier and Safari duo have finally been crash tested, in which both models have scored 5 stars in both Adult and Child occupant categories. Another key highlight is that in the Adult occupant category, the cars scored 33.05 points out of 34 and in Child occupant category, the cars scored 45 points out of 49. These crash tests are valid only for the Indian market.
The tested cars were equipped with safety features including airbags (front, side and curtain), front passenger airbag cut-off switch, rear Isofix mounts, seat belt reminder (front and rear), and ESC.
Adult Occupant Protection
In the adult occupant protection tests, the report said that the protection offered to the driver’s and passenger’s head and neck was good. Driver’s and passenger’s chest showed adequate protection. Driver’s and passenger’s knees showed good protection. Driver’s tibias showed adequate protection and passenger’s tibias showed good protrotection. Footwell area was rated as stable. The bodyshell was rated as stable and it is capable of withstanding further loadings.
Side impact: head, chest, abdomen and pelvis showed good protection.
Side pole impact: curtain airbags are standard and meet the fitment requirements showing good protection to the head and pelvis, marginal protection to the chest and adequate protection to the abdomen.
Child Occupant Protection
As for the child occupant protection, the report said that the child seat for a 3 year old was installed rearward facing using the i-size anchorages and a support leg and it was able to prevent head exposure during the frontal impact offering full protection. The child seat for an 18 month old was installed rearward facing using the i-size anchorages and a support leg and it was able to prevent head exposure during the frontal impact offering full protection.
Side impact: both CRS’s offered full side impact protection.
The car offers 3 point belts in all seating positions as standard in all versions. The marking warning consumers about rearward facing CRS in the front passenger position fulfils the requirements. It offers the possibility to disconnect the passenger airbag in case a rearward facing CRS will be installed in this position. The CRS installation passed for all assessed CRS. Download the full report here.
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