Honda Amaze scores 2 stars in Global NCAP crash tests

Key Highlights

• Honda Amaze has received a 2-star safety rating from GNCAP.
• The 2 stars were awarded to the sedan in the Adult Occupant Protection test.
• In the Child Occupant Protection test, the sedan got a 0-star rating.

Honda Amaze has received a 2-star safety rating from GNCAP in the latest round of crash tests. This is a downgrade from the 4-star rating which was awarded to the sedan back in 2019. Mahindra Bolero Neo and Kia Carens were also tested alongside the Amaze. The Bolero Neo received a 1-star rating while the Carens scored 3 stars.

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Honda Amaze: Crash test results explained

In the Adult Occupant Protection test, the Honda Amaze scored 27.35 points, attaining 2 stars. GNCAP observed that on frontal impact the protection offered to the driver’s and passenger’s head and neck was good. The driver’s and passenger’s chests showed adequate protection as well. However, their knees showed marginal protection. The tibias showed good protection and the footwell area and bodyshell were rated stable.

On side impact, the head and pelvis showed good protection while the chest showed marginal protection. Protection to the abdomen was adequate. GNCAP did not perform a side pole impact test as there is no availability of side head protection on the sedan.

In the Child Occupant Protection test, the Honda Amaze scored 8.59 points out of a possible 49, attaining 0 stars. The forward-facing child seat (for a 3-year-old) was installed using ISOFIX anchorages and a top tether. While it was able to prevent excessive head excursion during impact, it wasn’t able to avoid the contact of the head with the interior of the vehicle. The child seat for an 18-month-old, installed rear-facing, was not able to prevent ejection risk during the frontal impact. GNCAP also noted that the sedan does not offer the option to remove the passenger for the installation of a rear-facing CRS. The CRS installation also failed for the rear centre position.

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Conclusion

Honda recently updated its entire portfolio with six airbags as standard. The updated version of the Honda Amaze was not tested by GNCAP. The automaker cited the lack of Electronic Stability Control and Side Curtain Airbags as the reason why the Honda Amaze received a low safety rating.