New Kia Seltos Bags 5-Star Safety Rating At Bharat NCAP Crash Test

Kia India has proudly announced that the new Kia Seltos has bagged a perfect 5-star safety rating at the Bharat NCAP crash test. Priced from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh, this popular SUV scored an impressive 31.70 out of 32 for adult protection and 45 out of 49 for child protection, making it the highest-scoring internal combustion engine vehicle tested to date.

Outstanding Adult Occupant Protection Scores

The new Seltos posted a highly impressive 31.70 points out of a maximum 32 in Adult Occupant Protection, placing it firmly among the safest SUVs in its segment. The rigorous crash assessments yielded phenomenal results for the vehicle structure.

• Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Crash: The vehicle managed an excellent 15.70 out of 16 points.
• Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test: The SUV returned a flawless, perfect score of 16 out of 16.

During the testing, the protection for the driver's head, chest, pelvis, thighs, and right tibia was rated as good. Meanwhile, the foot area and left tibia received an adequate score. For the front passenger, all critical body areas were marked as well-protected. The SUV also earned a satisfactory OK result in the side pole impact assessment, further boosting buyer confidence.

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Exceptional Child Occupant Protection

When evaluating Child Occupant Protection, the SUV scored 45 out of 49 points, ensuring maximum safety for young passengers in the back seat.

Child Safety Score Breakdown

Here is a detailed look at how the vehicle performed across different child safety parameters.

The rearward-facing 18-month-old and 3-year-old child dummies scored maximum marks in both frontal and side crash evaluations. The only minor deduction came in the vehicle assessment section, but this still easily ensured a full 5-star overall rating for the family vehicle.

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Comprehensive Kia Seltos Safety Features

Safety equipment on the vehicle remains comprehensive right from the entry-level trim. Buyers do not have to purchase the top-tier model to get essential lifesaving technology.

Standard safety features include: 

• Six standard airbags
• Anti-lock Braking System
• Electronic Stability Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Rear parking sensors and rearview camera
• Hill start assist and downhill brake control
• All-wheel disc brakes
• ISOFIX child seat mounts

Conclusion

Securing a 5-star safety rating at the Bharat NCAP crash test is a monumental achievement for Kia India. The impressive scores apply across all variants, proving that the brand prioritizes structural integrity. By edging past the recently tested Tata Sierra in overall scores, the new Kia Seltos solidifies its position as an incredibly safe, reliable and feature-packed SUV for modern families.