Kia Carens scores 3 stars in the GNCAP crash tests

Key Highlights

• After attaining an unfavourable 0-star rating, the updated Kia Carens was retested by the Global NCAP.
• The MPV got a 3-star safety rating in the latest test under new protocols.
• Mahindra Bolero Neo and Honda Amaze were also among the India-made cars to be tested in the latest round.

Kia Carens has received a 3-star safety rating from the Global NCAP after its latest round of crash tests. The Carens initially scored 0 stars for adult protection but regained its 3-star rating after Kia made improvements and sent the MPV for a retest. Mahindra Bolero Neo and Honda Amaze were also tested in the latest round. The former received a 1-star rating while the latter attained 2 stars.

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Kia Carens: GNCAP crash test results explained

In the Adult Occupant Protection test, Kia Carens scored 22.07 points out of a possible 34. Upon frontal impact, the Global NCAP observed that the protection offered to the driver’s and passenger’s heads was good. The protection offered to the driver’s neck was weak but the passenger’s neck showed good protection. The chest protection was good for the passenger and adequate for the driver. However, the driver’s and passenger’s knees showed marginal protection.

Upon side impact, the protection to the head, chest, and abdomen, was good. The side pole test was not performed for Kia Carens due to its failure to meet the necessary requirements. The MPV offers 6 airbags and seatbelt reminders for the first and second rows as standard. Overall, the Carens earned a 3-star rating in the Adult Occupant Protection test.

In the Child Occupant Protection test, Kia Carens scored 41 points out of a possible 49, earning 5 stars. The rear-facing child seat for a 3-year-old was installed using i-size anchorages and a support leg. Upon frontal impact, it prevented head exposure and offered full protection. The rear-facing child seat for an 18-month-old was also installed using i-size anchorages and a support leg. It was able to prevent head exposure as well.

Alejandro Furas, Global NCAP Secretary General said, “There has been an improvement in Kia’s rating for the Carens since our original test when the model scored a zero rating for adult occupant protection. However, we were expecting a better performance in the retest given the Carens is fitted with six airbags as standard.”

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Conclusion

Even though the updated version of Kia Carens scored a 3-star rating, the initial 0-star rating applies to models manufactured between May 2023 and December 2023. The MPV is currently priced between Rs 10.52 lakh and Rs 19.67 lakh.