Hyundai New Santro Safety Rating

Hyundai New Santro: A Commitment to Safety for Every Family

The Hyundai New Santro has been an icon of trust for Indian families, providing dependable city commuting and joyful road trips. The car’s safety standards were put to the test in the latest Global NCAP evaluations, and it has secured a 2-Star rating for both adult and child protection.

The Ratings Explained

Scoring 6.74 out of a possible 17 points for adult occupant protection and 15 out of 49 for child occupant protection, the New Santro was tested under Global NCAP’s stringent protocols. At a crash-test speed of 64 km/h, the car’s structural performance revealed areas for potential improvement, particularly concerning the driver’s airbag, which comes as standard, but not a dual front airbag system.

Adult and Child Occupant Protection

The New Santro was assessed for its ability to safeguard occupants during a frontal offset crash. The results indicated a compromised body shell integrity and footwell area, reflecting the necessity for heightened structural fortitude. The absence of ISOFIX anchors for child seats and a three-point belt for the middle rear seat affected the car’s safety rating adversely.

Safety Assist Technologies

- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Prevents wheel lock-up during emergency braking.

- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD): Optimizes brake force between the front and rear wheels.

- Electronic Stability Program (ESP): Enhances the vehicle’s stability by correcting oversteer or understeer.

- Engine Immobilizer: Protects the car from theft by ensuring the engine can only be started with the authorized key.

Additional Safety Features

In Summary

The Hyundai New Santro remains a family car at its core, with safety as a foundational pillar. Despite the 2-Star rating, it embodies Hyundai’s dedication to occupant protection. The Global NCAP results are a reminder of the continuous journey towards automotive safety enhancement. Hyundai is expected to heed these insights and advance the santro's safety features, reaffirming its role as a beloved family vehicle in India.