India-Made Renault Kiger Scores 4-Star Global NCAP Safety Rating: Check Crash Test Results
The India-made Renault Kiger has achieved a four-star safety rating for adult occupant protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests. The compact SUV also secured three stars for child occupant protection, marking a significant improvement over its previous crash test performance.
Global NCAP tested the facelifted Renault Kiger under its #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign. The updated model scored 25.20 points out of 34 for adult protection and 30.21 points out of 49 for child occupant protection.
Renault manufactures the Kiger at its Chennai facility in India and exports it to 16 international markets.
Renault Kiger Global NCAP Crash Test Results
The Renault Kiger previously scored two stars for adult occupant protection and one star for child occupant protection in Global NCAP’s 2022 assessment. The earlier test involved a version with two airbags and without Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or ISOFIX child-seat anchorages.
For the latest assessment, Renault submitted an updated version with six airbags, ESC, ISOFIX mounts, seatbelt reminders, pretensioners and load limiters.
However, the latest crash test also identified some structural weaknesses. Global NCAP rated the footwell area and bodyshell unstable during the frontal impact test. One door also opened during the side impact test, resulting in a deduction.
The three-year-old child dummy’s head contacted the vehicle interior during the frontal test. Its head exposure during the side impact test also resulted in zero points for that assessment. Meanwhile, the 18-month-old dummy received full protection in both frontal and side impact tests.
Renault Kiger Safety Features and Global NCAP Assessment
The updated Kiger met pedestrian protection requirements under UN127 and complied with Global NCAP’s ESC and seatbelt reminder requirements.
Richard Woods, CEO of Global NCAP, welcomed Renault’s safety improvements and highlighted the importance of making six airbags standard across the automotive industry.
Importantly, this four-star rating applies to the tested specification under the Safer Cars for Africa programme. It should not be interpreted as a Bharat NCAP rating for the Indian-market Renault Kiger.
