Automobile Desk: The awareness of customers regarding the safety of vehicles is continuously increasing in the car market, and in this context, Renault India has introduced a big update regarding its popular compact SUV Kiger. Recently, new crash test results of Global NCAP have come out, in which Renault Kiger has performed better than before and has achieved 4-star rating in Adult Occupant Protection. The special thing is that when this vehicle was crash tested earlier, it had received only 2 stars. The company has made many important changes in it, giving priority to the safety of the customers, after which the credibility of this budget-friendly SUV has become quite strong on the road.
What major changes have been made?
The biggest difference between the old model and the new updated version is the availability of safety features. When Global NCAP first tested the Kiger, it had only two airbags and modern features like ISOFIX child seat anchors and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) did not come as standard. This was the reason why then we had to be satisfied with 2 stars in adult safety and only 1 star in child safety.
But this time Renault has worked extensively from its base to top variants keeping in mind the customer feedback and global safety norms. Now the company has made a total of 6 airbags standard in the updated Renault Kiger, which means you will get this basic safety from the initial variants of the car itself. Along with this, important rules related to ESC, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and pedestrian safety have also been taken care of. All these upgrades had a direct impact on the crash test results and the score went straight to 4 stars. However, it has got 3 stars in terms of child occupant protection.
How was the performance in the crash test?
According to the Global NCAP report, this compact SUV performed well in the front impact test. However, when the side impact test was conducted, one of the doors of the vehicle opened, due to which some points were lost. During the test, the drivers and front passenger's head, abdomen and pelvis were protected well, while chest protection was rated adequate. Chest protection was found to be somewhat limited in the side pole test. At the same time, in terms of child safety, the 18-month-old child's dummy performed well in both the tests, while the 3-year-old child's dummy lost a few points due to a head collision in a side impact.
Pedestrian safety and other standards
On the safety front, full care has been taken not only of the people sitting inside the car but also of the people walking on the road. The updated Renault Kiger has fully passed UN127 regulations that relate to pedestrian safety. Apart from this, features like electronic stability control and seatbelt reminder have also played an important role in improving its score.
The competition in the compact SUV segment in the Indian market is already quite tough. Vehicles like Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza and Kia Sonet are already present in this segment. In such a situation, Renault Kiger achieving 4-star rating in crash test gives a new identity and strength to this vehicle. For those customers who are looking for a stylish look as well as a safe ride for their family in a low budget, this SUV has now emerged as a more reliable option than ever before.