Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS Secures Two-Star Rating At Global NCAP Crash Tests: Watch The Video Here!

As per the crash test results, the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS scored 7.05 out of 17 points for adult protection. While the hatchback got 15 from 49 points for its child occupancy protection. This allowed the Grand i10 NIOS to secure an overall two-star rating for passenger safety, when subjected to a frontal offset crash at 64km/h.

As seen from the results, the Hyundai Grand i10 which does come with dual front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, which offer some level of protection. However, while the head and neck protection was good, chest protection was on the weaker side.

The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS body shell and front footwell area were deemed unstable by Global NCAP. The results also showcased the crash test dummies suffering non-fatal injuries to the lower-part of the body.

In terms of child occupant protection, the absence of ISOFIX child seat anchorage points and the non-recommendation of CRS (Child Restraints System) did hamper its ratings.

Global NCAP stated, "Global NCAP is of the opinion that car manufacturers are responsible for all the occupants and child occupants are frequent passengers. Refusing to recommend a CRS for the test raises questions about the car manufacturer policy and relevance towards child occupant protection for the Indian market."

The result also stated that the 3-year old child dummy suffered serious injuries to the head due to the excessive forward excursion during the crash, along with limited head protection. However, the 18-month old child dummy showed better protection. Global NCAP also stated that the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS doesn't offer a three-point seatbelt for all passengers.

Thoughts On The Two-Star Rating For The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS From Global NCAP

The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is one of the most popular hatchbacks in the Indian market and is also one of the best-selling models for the Korean carmaker in the Indian market.