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By Jason Woosey 
12h ago
DELHI – The Hyundai Grand i10 and Suzuki S-Presso are two of the last inexpensive Indian-origin hatchbacks to launch in South Africa this year, but unfortunately both have performed poorly in the latest round of Global NCAP crash tests.
The Hyundai Grand i10 received just two stars for the protection of adult occupants, while the Suzuki S-Presso received zero stars.
However, it is important to note that the versions of these models sold in South Africa have more safety equipment, which probably would have led to higher ratings.
Global NCAP Secretary General Alejandro Furas was scathing in his criticism of the zero-star result.
“It is very disappointing that Maruti Suzuki, the manufacturer with the largest share in the Indian market, offers such a low safety performance for Indian consumers.
“National manufacturers such as Mahindra and Tata have demonstrated high levels of safety and security for their customers, both achieving a five-star performance. It is surely time for Maruti Suzuki to demonstrate this commitment to the safety of its customers ”.
Suzuki S-Presso: 0 stars
It’s worth noting that the Indian-spec S-Presso that was tested is only equipped with a driver-side airbag, while the South African models have dual front airbags as standard. The SA-bound S-Presso models also have seat belt pretensioners, which you won’t find on Indian market cars.
Global NCAP explains that the lack of a passenger bag is partially responsible for the zero-star result, which means that a version with two airbags could have performed better, and we assume that the SA model seat belt pretensioners would also go up. slightly bet.
But does that mean SA spec cars are safe?
While our S-Presso probably would have received a better safety rating, it is unlikely that it received a very good rating. This is because Global NCAP found that the S-Presso’s frame and footwell area were unstable, and the loads on the chest were deemed too high on the driver and front passenger crash test dummies.
However, head protection was rated as good.
The S-Presso scored two points for child occupant protection and Global NCAP expressed concern that the car does not offer three-point seatbelts in all positions as standard and does not offer ISOFIX anchors.
The Suzuki S-Presso is the cheapest car in South Africa today, with prices ranging from R145 900 to R173 900.
Hyundai Grand i10: 2 stars
While the little Hyundai performed better than the Suzuki, its two-star result is nothing to be proud of.
As with the S-Presso, the Grand i10’s frame and footwell were classified as unstable.
However, head and neck protection for adult occupants was rated as good. Chest protection was weak for the driver and adequate for the passenger.
Like the Suzuki, the Grand i10 received two stars for child protection, but an SA spec model would likely have performed better as our models have ISOFIX anchors, but not the Indian spec i10 that was tested. against shocks.
The Hyundai Grand i10 was launched in South Africa last month and is priced from R191 900 to R256 900.
Kia Seltos: 3 stars
Global NCAP also tested the Kia Seltos compact SUV, and its frame was rated “boundary unstable”, and the footwell area was deemed unstable.
However, the Kia SUV still achieved a respectable three-star rating for adult occupant protection, with head protection deemed adequate and neck protection good; however, chest protection for the driver was rated marginal and leg protection poor.
However, it’s worth noting that while the crash-tested Indian market Seltos had only two airbags, the South African models come with six as standard.
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