5 Indian cars fail global crash test |
Five popular Indian cars have failed the crash tests conducted by the UK-based organisation Global New Car Assessment Progam (NCAP). All the tested cars, including Renault`s Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Eeco, Mahindra Scorpio and Hyudai Eon, were given a zero star out of five for safety when they were crashed at 64 km per hour.The tests simulated a head-on crash, with the cars being driven at a speed of 64 km per hour, as well as at a slower speed of 56 km per hour according to United Nations standards. All the cars, except Celerio, got two stars for child occupant safety.. Global NCAP strongly believes that no manufacturer anywhere in the world should be developing new models that are so clearly sub-standard. Car makers must ensure that their new models pass the UN’s minimum crash test regulations, and support use of an airbag.Most car manufacturers countered the results with the argument that their vehicles adhered to the current norms set by Indian regulators. “Safety is of paramount importance for Renault and all our products meet and exceed the requisite safety standards set by Indian Regulatory Authorities. India is the fifth-largest car market in the world, but the absence of safety norms has been a big concern.
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