Suzuki Swift gets one star rating in ANCAP safety tests
Suzuki Swift gets one star rating in ANCAP safety tests

The popular compact hatchback Suzuki Swift has received a disappointing one-star safety rating from the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) in the latest round of testing. The results highlight concerns about the vehicle's crash safety performance and lack of advanced safety features, raising questions about its competitiveness in global markets. Why is the score low? Swift's low rating stems primarily from its poor performance in key safety categories: adult occupant protection: Swift scored only 47% in this category. While the cabin structure remained relatively stable in the frontal offset crash test, ANCAP noted that the level of protection for adult occupants' chests and legs was unsatisfactory. child occupant protection: With a score of 59%, the Swift failed to provide adequate protection for young passengers, especially in side-impact crashes. The limited availability of ISOFIX anchors in all variants also contributed to the lower score. Protection of vulnerable road users: The car scored 54% in this category, reflecting concerns about the…