Mumbai : Kia India today made a big announcement, further cementing its commitment to advancing vehicle safety in India. The all-new Kia Seltos has achieved a 5-star safety rating under the India New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP), where it achieved the highest Adult Occupant Protection score, as well as the best Child Occupant Protection score among ICE vehicles tested under BNCAP. is, which is the highest ever. The all-new Seltos is the highest scoring ICE vehicle.
This milestone has set a new benchmark in automotive safety, making the Seltos the benchmark for ICE vehicle safety under India’s official crash test program. Kia India was formally awarded the certificate at a special ceremony, where the BNCAP certificate was handed over by Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) Nitin Gadkari.
Commenting on this significant milestone, Gwangju Lee, MD & CEO, Kia India said, “Safety is a top priority in Kia’s product ethos. We continue our journey towards becoming India’s most trusted mobility brand. The all-new Kia Seltos has been tested under BNCAP with a 5-star rating. It has achieved the highest adult occupant protection score among ICE vehicles, as well as the best child occupant protection score ever recorded, making it the highest scoring ICE vehicle under BNCAP , where every aspect of the vehicle, from the structure to the advanced safety technologies, has been designed with the safety of the passengers in mind, making this vehicle a premier choice as a family SUV. This milestone has set new benchmarks for safety and our commitment to bring world-class safety standards to customers in India. The commitment shows.”
According to the India NCAP assessment, the all-new Kia Seltos performed well in crash situations, where it scored 31.70 points for Adult Occupant Protection, the highest among ICE vehicles tested so far, and for Child Occupant Protection. Scored 45.00 points, the highest ever recorded score. This brings the combined score to 76.70 points, the highest among ICE vehicles tested under BNCAP. With this, the brand’s focus on comprehensive passenger safety has been strengthened. This result demonstrates the engineering potential of the new K3 platform. This platform is the strong foundation of the SUV. Designed for structural strength and improved crash energy management, the platform features powerful hot-stamped components and high-strength steel, which segment with impact resistance during a crash.
The all-new Kia Seltos offers a comprehensive safety system designed for India with advanced technology including 24 standard features, 6 airbags and ADAS Level 2. This is the second Kia car to achieve a 5-star BNCAP rating, further strengthening the Seltos’ popularity and customer trust.
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