Hyundai Tucson gets 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP

In the recent Bharat NCAP crash test, the Hyundai Tucson received an impressive 5-star safety rating. This makes the Tucson the first modern car to undergo the Bharat NCAP test, joining the ranks of other top SUVs from Mahindra and Tata.

The Tucson achieved high scores in both adult and child occupant protection, further cementing its position as a safe and reliable choice for Indian buyers.

Safety Score Breakdown:

• adult occupant protection: 30.84 out of 32 points
• child occupant protection: 41 points (out of 49 points)

Test performance:

• Side bar impact test: Tucson gets an “OK” rating.
• Model testing: The tests were conducted on models made in India for the domestic market. Although the Tucson has been facelifted abroad, this rating is based on the older version. The model tested was the top-spec 2.0-litre petrol automatic Signature model.

Standard safety features:

The Hyundai Tucson comes equipped with several important safety features:

• six airbags
• Three-point seat belts with reminder function for all passengers
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ISOFIX anchors for child seats
• Meets AIS-100 Pedestrian Protection Specifications

Adult occupant protection details:

• Tucson Score 30.84/32 In terms of adult occupant protection, it topped the test by Bharat NCAP.
• It provides good protection for the head and neck area of ​​the driver and passengers. However, protection for the driver’s chest and feet was deemed adequate.
• exist frontal crash testTucson score 14.84/16 point.
• The car performed well in this competition Side impact testget full score 16 out of 16.
• for Side bar impact testthe Tucson was rated “OK”, showing satisfactory protection when the car struck a utility pole.

However, Bharat NCAP did not specify whether the Tucson’s body shell and footwell area will be able to withstand additional impacts or further loads.

Child occupant protection:

• Tucson scores 41 out of 49 In terms of child occupant protection.
• it’s in Dynamic testing (24/24 points), in which a child dummy is used to evaluate the performance of a car in a crash.
• Tucson also received perfect scores in the selection (12/12) ISOFIX and CRS (child restraint system) installation testing.
• exist vehicle evaluation testScore 5 points (out of 13 points).
• Child dummies aged 18 months and 3 years are secured in the rear-facing child seat of the front passenger seat using ISOFIX anchors and support legs.

Additional security features:

• Hill Hold Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Rearview cameras with reversing radar at both front and rear
• Level 2 ADAS (Advanced driver assistance system)

Pricing:

Hyundai Tucson prices range between 29.02 Lakhs and 35.94 Lakhs (ex-showroom), this is an affordable option for those looking for a balance of safety, features and performance.