Kia Seltos NCAP Rating and Its Safety Features

For car enthusiasts like us, researching and buying a car is more than a simple process. It’s an emotion that I’m sure most of you can relate to. At first glance, all of us are looking for a car that is the most stylish, powerful and has many features, but while looking for all these things, we may forget to study how our car protects us and our family from any dangerous accidents ability. Well, just to make sure this doesn’t happen to you, GoMechanic is here. In this blog, we will analyze the Kia Seltos NCAP test ratings in 2020, as well as the features of its new model, so that you don’t have to waste time browsing different websites.

Global NCAP? What is that?

Don’t know or haven’t heard of Global NCAP? Don’t worry mechanic Got you covered.

The Global New Car Assessment Program, or Global NCAP as we might say, is a program that evaluates vehicle safety standards. The main motive is to make people around the world aware of vehicle safety standards. It not only raises safety standards, it also tests vehicle safety and gives corresponding ratings.

You must be wondering, testing? What kind of test? Well, your savior is here! Tell you this. Global NCAP tests new cars using dummies equipped with sensors that collect data during crash tests. The types of crashes considered may vary from country to country, but must include both frontal and side impact tests. Because adult and child occupants have different needs, their protection is rated separately.

Global NCAP safety rating for Kia Seltos.

The Kia Seltos was tested by Global NCAP in 2020 at a speed of 64 km/h and was rated based on the safety measures it offers. Let’s see the results.

The Kia Seltos has a star rating of 3/5, more precisely, an adult passenger rating of 8.03/17. On the other hand, it has a star rating of 2/5 and, to be more precise, a child occupant rating of 15/49. Let’s take a closer look at this test. F

Key findings:

• Structure – The Seltos’ structure was found to be unstable at the time of the accident.

• Security Features – Safety features such as three-point seat belts and ISOFIX anchors for all passengers are missing.
• Airbag – The front is equipped with 2 airbags for the driver and front passenger.

Adult residents:

In Global NCAP testing, the Kia Seltos scored 8.03 (out of 17) for adult occupants. Let’s understand the reason behind the scores

• Head and neck – The airbags fully protect the heads of the driver and front passenger. The neck protection of the two adult passengers is good.
• Chest – It can be seen that the driver’s chest protection is not satisfactory, while the co-pilot’s chest protection is sufficient.

• knee– Knee protection for both passengers was less than satisfactory.

• leg- The driver’s legs are poorly protected, while the passenger’s legs are well protected.

Child occupants:

Kia Seltos offers child passengers in 15 out of 49 cars. Let’s take a look.

• Head Protection – The protection provided during impact is poor.

• Chest – The protection provided is poor.

• Child Restraint Systems – After installing CRS, it shows good head and chest protection.

• forward movement –Child seats cannot prevent excessive forward movement during a collision.

Note – The test results we analyzed above are from 2020 and are based on older models of the Kia Seltos. Going forward, Kia Seltos continues to strengthen its capabilities with newer and better car models, establishing a firm foothold in the automotive industry. Now let’s take a look at the features and safety measures of the new model – Kia Seltos HTE.

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Kia Seltos HTE safety features:

• Six airbags (front, side and curtain airbags).

• Anti-lock braking system (ABS).

• Brake Assist System (BAS).

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

• Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)

• Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

• High line tire pressure monitor

• Speed ​​and impact sensing automatic door locking and unlocking.

• 3-point seat belts for all front and rear seats with reminders.

Kia Seltos HTE Features:

engine:

External:

• Halogen projector headlights.

• R16 40″ steel wheels with full cover.

Internal:

• Silver dashboard trim.

• The inside of the door handles are painted silver.

Infotainment and Technology:

• Fully digital instrument cluster with 10.5 cm (4.2) color TFT MID

• Type C USB charger (front x1 and rear x2)

• Front 12V (180W) power socket.

With these new features added to the Kia Seltos, the Kia Seltos NCAP rating will definitely be better if tested in the future. They constantly strive to better themselves with their strong, chiseled looks and awesome stance. In the future, people are full of expectations for Kia Seltos. Can’t wait to see what the future holds.

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