New Delhi: In a brand new International NCAP crash check consequence the Citroen e-C3 scores a zero star grownup occupant score and only one star for little one occupant security.
The evaluation is amongst the ultimate assessments within the #SaferCarsForIndia marketing campaign as Bharat NCAP turns into totally activated this yr.
Produced in India, the e-C3 can be accessible globally for rising markets. The importance of this disappointing zero star consequence subsequently has worldwide security relevance.
Alejandro Furas, International NCAP Secretary Basic, stated, “That is an appalling consequence from Stellantis. PSA was as soon as a frontrunner on security, however now, as a part of the Stellantis group, the producer seems to have taken a serious backward step.
“We hope that this obvious detrimental development is corrected globally as a matter of urgency.”
David Ward, Government President of the In the direction of Zero Basis, stated, “This consequence from Sellantis is of significant concern, not just for shoppers within the Indian market but in addition for these in rising economies all over the world. We can be discussing this and different outcomes from the #SaferCarsForIndia marketing campaign throughout our NCAP24 World Congress occasion in Munich subsequent month.”
The Citroen e-C3, which has 2 airbags as commonplace, was given a zero star score for grownup occupant safety as a result of it confirmed poor safety to the passenger’s chest and weak safety to the motive force’s chest.
Aspect head safety techniques should not current, at the same time as an possibility, and ESC is just not current within the mannequin vary.
Youngster occupant safety acquired only one star because the mannequin doesn’t supply three level belts in all positions and doesn’t supply a passenger airbag disconnection change. The top of each little one dummies impacted with the automobile inside and the automobile presents just one place which is appropriate for a common little one seat.
Safer Automobiles For India Marketing campaign: The #SaferCarsForIndia marketing campaign was launched by International NCAP in 2014 with the target of selling safer autos within the nation. Between 2014 and 2024 International NCAP have accomplished over 60 security assessments, which have acted as catalysts for the additional enchancment of security for Indian vehicles.
