[ron178]

Global NCAP has published new safety ratings for the #SaferCarsForIndia project. Some new models were rated and some previously tested models were re-assessed against the organisation's updated evaluation protocols which include, among others, a side mobile barrier impact test in addition to the frontal offset deformable barrier test.

The new Mahindra Scorpio N made up for its predecessor's shortcomings with five and three star ratings for adult and child occupant protection. The Maruti Suzuki Swift, Ignis and S-Presso lost stars, reaching one star for adult protection and one or zero-star ratings for child protection.



Mahindra Scorpio N
Technical Report

In the frontal offset crash test dummy readings showed good protection to the heads and necks of the driver and front passenger; steering column movement was negligible and airbag contact was stable. Chest protection for both front occupants was rated marginal based on dummy readings of moderate chest compression. Mahindra showed that the knees of occupants of different sizes or seating positions would be similarly protected. The footwell remained stable and there was no rearward pedal movement.

In the side mobile barrier impact dummy readings showed low risk of serious injury for all body regions.

Some versions of the Scorpio N are fitted with curtain airbags and together they make up more than 30% of sales volume of the model so a side pole test was allowed. In the side pole test the side head airbags proved effective at reducing risk of serious head injury. Although published for information only, chest protection was rated weak based on dummy readings of rib compression.

Some Scorpio N versions have electronic stability control and the system passed European legislative requirements for ESC in a robotised steering manoeuvre.

Both child dummies were placed rearward-facing in child seats selected by Mahindra and had good dynamic performance in the crash tests, but the presence of a lapbelt in the rear centre seat led to the Scorpio losing all points in the vehicle-based assessment.

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Maruti Suzuki Swift
Frontal impact results were carried over from an earlier 2018 test against older protocols.

In the side mobile barrier impact dummy readings indicated weak chest protection.

Both child dummies were placed forward-facing in child seats selected by Maruti Suzuki despite well-known guidelines for rearward-facing travel for infants.

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Suzuki Ignis
Frontal impact results were carried over from an earlier 2019 test on an African-market unit against older protocols.

In the side impact there was weak protection of the driver's head and a combination of high chest compression, and a penalty for excessive loading of unrealistic parts of the dummy to reduce chest loads, led to protection of the chest being rated poor.

Suzuki South Africa who were consulted before the original 2019 test did not select child restraints.

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Suzuki S-Presso
Frontal impact results were carried over from an earlier June 2022 test on an African-market unit against older protocols.

In the side impact there was marginal protection of the driver's head and chest.

Suzuki South Africa who were consulted before the original June 2022 test did not select child restraints.

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Press release

The second set of results complying with Global NCAP’s new and more demanding crash test protocols were published in the #SaferCarsForIndia campaign today, supported by the FIA Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

The Mahindra Scorpio-N scored five stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for child occupant protection. The Maruti Suzuki Swift achieved one star for adult and one star for child occupant protection. The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso and Ignis both scored only one star for adult occupant protection and zero stars for child occupant protection.

The Mahindra Scorpio-N was tested in its basic safety specification fitted with two frontal airbags and ABS. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and side curtain airbags are not standard however curtain airbags are standard in the majority of units produced. The lack of three point seatbelts affected the child occupant protection result, limiting it to only three stars.

The three Maruti Suzuki models, the Swift, S-Presso and Ignis, were tested in their basic safety specification with two frontal airbags and ABS. None of the three models provide ESC or side curtain airbags as standard or as optional equipment. All three models demonstrated unstable structures during frontal crash testing.

Global NCAP’s updated protocols assess frontal and side impact protection for all tested models, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), pedestrian protection and side impact pole protection assessments are also required for vehicles scoring the highest star ratings. More information on the latest protocol requirements can be found on the Global NCAP web site.

[Keeleri_Achu]

Glad that the Scorpio did very well. But I'm doubting whether GNCAP really have a serious beef with Maruti. They just ran side impact tests on models with no side airbags and just gave it one star rating. Didn't even bother re running the frontal tests and reused data from couple of years back. Without side airbags none of them would've went beyond 2 stars. Not that they don't know that. If they were really interested in assessing MS, they could've ran the tests on the new Brezza or Baleno or even the GV/Hyryder twins.Honestly disappointed. I was expecting at least one of them to be tested.

Would they dare do the same with Altroz, Nexon and Punch and re rate them? For sure they won't go above two stars (Star cap on cars with no side/curtain airbags). Serious question.

Heck, S Presso was the last car to be tested under old protocols. It's been what, 6 months? Does GNCAP expect a difference in such a short amount of time without any change in equipment?

[Shreyas_H]

Nothing short of pathetic by Maruti but not unexpected at all.

Kudos to Mahindra, VW/Skoda and Tata (barring Harrier)

[SoumenD]

No surprises there. We don’t expect anything less than a 5* from Mahindra and nothing more than a 1/2* from market leaders Maruti/Hyundai

Unless government mandates safety standards nothing’s gonna change. Maruti Hyundai would continue their practice for best ROI and public will continue to lap them up for their USPs(mileage,features etc).

[Rohan265]

I am interested to understand how the GNCAP picks the cars. IIRC, the Swift, Ignis, and Spresso haven't had a new launch in a while whereas the Scorpio is a recent launch. The difference in ratings is to be expected. GNCAP could have chosen a newer MS launch of a similar category like the Grand Vitara.

OTOH, I am disappointed in all manufacturers (even Tata, Hyundai, Toyota) as they continue to choose child seats that are not even sold in India. The average Indian is not going to order a Britax Babysafe or Dualflix from outside. They will buy a Luvlap or R for Rabbit because it is readily available. Even the GNCAP recommends using child seats sold in the local markets.

[Shreyans_Jain]

Totally on expected lines

Car is the same as before. Testing protocol has been updated and has become more stringent. Result - star rating has dropped.

It’s a PR debacle though, even by Maruti’s standards. 3 stars always sounded like minimum reasonable enough. 1 is indefensible.

Point to note is that other cars like Nexon or Tiago or Seltos etc who were tested under the previous protocol, they can also be expected to see their star rating drop unless the manufacturers have made appropriate changes.

The recently tested Skoda/VW cars and the Scorpio N got their 5 stars under the new protocol, which is extremely commendable. The XUV700’s 5 stars were under the older protocol, but Mahindra had done the side impact test voluntarily, so the result should remain the same.

[sanchari]

In India, it doesn't matter for the majority how safe the car is for child occupant. The test assumes people will put the child in child seat and secure them. There is absymal lack of awareness of child safety in automobiles in India. There is nothing in the driving license requirements or in any other safety campaign. I wonder if 50% of team-bhp members put their kids in child seats/boosters.

Kids on laps of drivers while driving, kids standing up in open sunroofs, small kids in front passenger seat or in the hand/lap of person in front passenger seat, unrestrained and playing in the back seats etc - all these are recipes for disaster. While the govt campaigns for wearing seatbelt at all times, they have totally ignored the kids issue. Hope the govt or some NGO starts a campaign on ensuring kids are safely carried in cars, to prevent avoidable injuries or death.

[rahulcmoulee]

Originally Posted by Rohan265

I am interested to understand how the GNCAP picks the cars. IIRC, the Swift, Ignis, and Spresso haven't had a new launch in a while whereas the Scorpio is a recent launch. The difference in ratings is to be expected. GNCAP could have chosen a newer MS launch of a similar category like the Grand Vitara.

The models they tested are still on sale. So there is nothing wrong with testing them under the new protocol. It just shows that some brands are able to keep up with the changing safety norms while Maruti is satisfied with just passing the test. In fact it is a good thing they tested those 3 cars as the Heartect platform that underpins them is used in pretty much all their models except the Brezza and Grand Vitara.

[lordrayden]

In other news, water is wet. Absolutely nothing in this result is surprising.

Kudos to Mahindra as always for making safe cars.

At this point Maruti reminds me of that kid in class that talks so much that he has his name on the board for talking too much. And he has a bunch of 'X's next to his name because he kept talking even after being caught for talking .

Also, the Scorpio might be the big daddy of SUVs, but its the Kushaq/Taigun twins that are the big daddies of safety if we look at the scores.

[theAutomaniac]

Nothing unexpected! Never expected these cars to score any better than they did. Thankfully, none of the three Marutis downgraded to zero!

On another note, on what basis does Global NCAP pick cars?

Like, why did they not crash test the higher selling Bolero Neo and Baleno from both brands instead of the Scorpio-N and Ignis respectively?

IMO, either the Bolero Neo & Baleno or the Brezza and Scorpio Classic should've been crash tested instead of the Scorpio-N and Ignis since these cars have had surprising crash test results in the past and anyway are much more visible on the roads!

[Venkatesh]

GlobalNCAP congratulates Mahindra on its continuing commitment to safety. However, it's of great concern that the manufacturer with the largest market share in India, Maruti Suzuki, still offers such poorly performing models.



The Maruti Suzuki ratings showcase disregard for the safety of Indian drivers, passengers & road users. Safer Cars For India has shown how quickly manufacturers can adapt to meet GNCAP’s safety standards, it’s time for Maruti Suzuki to learn from other manufacturers like Mahindra.

[AYP]

Mahindra Scorpio N

The Mahindra Scorpio N has scored a 5-star rating in the latest round of Global NCAP safety tests, under the new safety test protocols. However, it gets a 3-star rating in child occupant tests.

1. Scorpio N scored 29.25 out of 34 for adult occupant protection
2. Receives 28.94 points out of 48 for child occupant protection
3. Mahindra SUV performed well under side impact tests

The Mahindra Scorpio-N was tested in its basic safety specification fitted with two frontal airbags and ABS. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and side curtain airbags are not standard however curtain airbags are standard in the majority of units produced.

The lack of three point seatbelts affected the child occupant protection result, limiting it to only three stars.



https://www.autocarindia.com/car-new...-rating-426639


Maruti Swift, Ignis and S-Presso

2022 Maruti Suzuki Swift scores 1 star at Global NCAP crash tests.

Under Global NCAP's old testing protocol, the Swift had secured a 2-star safety rating in 2018.

1. Swift scored 19.19 out of 34 in adult occupant protection
2. It scored 16.68 out of 49 in child occupant protection
3. Body shell of the Swift was rated as unstable

https://www.autocarindia.com/car-new...t-month-426614



2022 Maruti Suzuki Ignis gets 1-star Global NCAP rating

The hatchback received a zero star rating for child occupant protection; performed poorly under new protocols.


1. The Ignis scored 1 star for adult protection, scoring 16.48 points in the adult occupant protection test out of a maximum of 34 points.
2. It scored 3.86 points out of 49 in child occupant protection
3. Global NCAP has rated the body shell of the Ignis as unstable



https://www.autocarindia.com/car-new...-rating-426640

Maruti Suzuki S Presso gets 1 star under new Global NCAP protocols

The India spec S Presso was previously tested in 2020 under the old protocols where it scored zero stars.

1. The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso received a 1-star rating for adult occupant protection test, scoring 20.03 points out of a maximum of 34
2. S Presso scores zero stars for child occupant protection.
3. The S Presso improved upon its older score due to more safety features being standard(dual airbags).



https://www.autocarindia.com/car-new...otocols-426643


Glad to see that Mahindra continues to offer safe cars for India. Wish that the low child safety score incentivizes them to make 3 point seatbelt as standard.

Coming to the Marutis, it is surprising is that the S-Presso is safer than the Ignis and the Swift in adult protection. Though in absolute terms, the safety rating is mothing too talk about. At a personal level, I always used to feel that Ignis was a relatively safe(for a Maruti) car and expected it to fare better than the Swift. While I do know that one shouldn't make assumptions about safety, this example just reinforced it for me.

[Randamoozham]

Dumb question. Does the NCAP team picks up the cars for testing? If yes, what is the basis of choosing the model in the line up.

Or the Auto Manufactures request for a crash test?

[Crank]

Originally Posted by Hickstead

Swift scores 1-Star at Global NCAP.

https://www.autocarindia.com/car-new...h-tests-426641

Indian S-presso scores 1-star for adult safety, whereas South African one score 3 stars for adult safety. Shows double standards of Suzuki clearly.

[amtak]

It is high time, each of the car's safety rating is mandatorily stuck on the "windshield" just like car of the year. This will prompt end buyers to think twice, before buying unsafe products.