The new Kia Seltos has secured a full five-star rating in the Bharat NCAP crash test. The SUV delivered near-perfect results, scoring 31.70 out of 32 for adult protection and 45 out of 49 for child protection. This result makes the Seltos the highest scoring Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) model tested under India NCAP. India NCAP based its assessment on the diesel automatic HTE(O) and GTX variants, with the rating applicable to all versions of the model.Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) Results: 31.70/32The SUV scored 15.70 out of 16 in the frontal offset deformable barrier test and a perfect 16 out of 16 in the side movable deformable barrier test. In a frontal impact, the driver received ‘good’ protection for the head, chest, back, thighs and right tibia, while both feet and the left tibia were rated ‘fair’. All major body areas of the co-driver were rated ‘good’. In side impact tests, including dynamic crash barrier and pole assessments, protection of critical areas such as the head, chest, abdomen and pelvis was rated as ‘good’ for both occupants.
Child Occupant Protection (COP) Results: 45/49The SUV scored 45 out of 49 in the child occupant protection assessment, with perfect marks in dynamic performance (24/24) and CRS installation (12/12), while the vehicle assessment score was 9 out of 13. In the crash test, the rear scored 8-3 mm, with an 18-month-old score. 4 out of 4 in front impact and side impact tests for each.
what Seltos: Safety features In terms of safety features, the new Kia Seltos comes standard with six airbags, a rear camera with sensors, all-wheel disc brakes, ABS, TPMS, stability control, hill start assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, downhill brake control, 3-point seat belts for all seats and more. Other safety features include Level 2 ADAS, front parking sensors, 360-degree camera and more.Mr. Gwanggu Lee, MD & CEO, Kia India said, “Safety is an integral part of Kia’s product philosophy as we continue our journey towards becoming one of the most trusted mobility brands in India. The all-new Kia Seltos, in addition to achieving a 5-star rating, is among BNC’s strongest vehicles with the highest BNC score among adult-occupied vehicles. The Occupant Protection scores recorded till date, overall under BNCAP emerged as the highest scoring ICE vehicle. This is a strong endorsement of our engineering capabilities and intent where every aspect of the vehicle, from its structure to its advanced safety technologies, has been developed with occupant protection at its core, making it a strong choice as a family SUV. This milestone sets a new standard for safety and reflects our commitment to bring global safety standards to consumers in India.
