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We know some manufacturers might need to incur a much higher cost due to the corners that they are currently cutting, but trying to defend that action is just like adding kerosene to diesel and saying that is the only way it can be given to the common man at the subsidized rates and still get a profit out of it. | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Nissan Motor working on Datsun GO's body shell after failing the Global NCAP test conducted. Quote:
Nissan is considering sending the new batch of vehicles shortly to Global NCAP for review. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/46656646.cms | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() GNCAP looks to test cars from India again. Quote:
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Small cars like Alto, Swift, Eon, Jazz fail to pass crash test, Assam bans their launch, sales The sale and registration of models such as Maruti Suzuki’s Alto and Swift, Hyundai i10 and EON and Honda Jazz have been stopped in Assam. Quote:
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"The issue doesn't affect sports utility vehicles, which are bigger and have enough capacity to absorb impact and ensure passenger safety." Looks like they've allowed cars weighing more than 1.5 tonnes because they believe them to be safe. | |
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| ![]() Let us learn from the "stupidity" of the Assam Govt, in that case. At least they have taken a decision ! |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() As anticipated, the Assam ban was lifted after SIAM protested. It was just a matter of time. http://www.ibtimes.co.in/small-cars-...kes-ban-644364 |
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| ![]() Grand i10's crash test results were released today by Latin NCAP. The car has scored 0 due to absence of airbags and structure is rated as unstable. We can see the A pillar and door bending during the crash. So it fares no better than the i10 and others Source: http://www.latinncap.com/en/news/855...ith-zero-stars Last edited by JonSnow : 9th September 2015 at 22:04. |
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Its a shock that the similar car holds up well in Euro-NCAP rating. I am talking about structure, the A-pillar stays pretty well intact in Euro-NCAP test and the same car here fails miserably. To be honest, the deformation is way too much for a car placed on relatively premium side. Earlier, I was of opinion that Assam court over reacted on non scientific method to ban cars based on weight. Now, after looking at this video, I feel the court was partially right. Despite paying high amount, quality is no where to be seen or felt. And the authorities/government are still not awake. Where are we headed to ? Irrespective of make, all these cars should have structure similar to the European siblings. Let see how the Kwid performs. At the same time, would like to see if Latin NCAP can test Wagon R, Elite i20, Brio ( along with related Mobilio/Amaze ), Ertiga, City and Ciaz. The very low kerb weight of Kwid makes me wonder. Last edited by aaggoswami : 9th September 2015 at 23:16. | |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Well not many will be surprised by the Grand i10 poor results. The earlier dismal results of old gen i10 were a pretty clear clue as to how budget cars are made for India. Forget things like airbags, eps, abs etc for a moment, even the car's basic shell seems compromised. I am pretty sure other cars like Wagon R, Brio, Eon, Amaze, celerio etc will fare poorly in these tests as far as strength of basic body structure is concerned. |
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| ![]() The entire chassis floor has buckled. I now think it is better to get less features than a flimsy passenger cell. It appears that only the Europeans are maintaining international standards for the vehicle structure - even if not safety equipment. |
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| ![]() The problem is with everyone - government ,manufacturer &a consumers. Everyone will point fingers on the other two. Ultimately,the first body whose response will slowly but eventually change other two is the GOVERNMENT. if the govt mandates strict standards,the manufacturer has to provide only safe cars and eventually the public will be forced to choose among safe cars.all these doesn't happen because the government and car manufacturers wants lot of money. Simple,yet toughest thing to change /crack. Changing the mindset of entire customer base is almost impossible where everyone will get a theory to disapprove necessity of safer structures or safety features. So,the only solution is to force the customer base to buy only safe cars eliminating the choice of unsafe ones. My two cents. |
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