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Ford’s compact sedan Aspire has secured 3-star safety rating in Global NCAP crash test. But, General Motors’ multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) Chevrolet Enjoy received zero-rating for safety.
In the first set of #SaferCarsForIndia results for 2017, Global NCAP, a UK-based safety and testing organisation, has released the scores for crash tests conducted on Ford Aspire and Chevrolet Enjoy.
The Chevrolet Enjoy, which is sold without airbags in its basic version, recorded a disappointing zero stars for adult occupant protection with the crash test results showing that due to the lack of airbags and poor structural performance the driver injuries would have been unacceptably high. It also scored 2 stars for rear seat child occupant protection, according to a statement of Global NCAP.
The Ford Aspire, however, fared better. The vehicle is fitted with double airbags as standard, and scored three stars for adult occupant protection and 2 stars for child protection.
Ford Figo had scored zero star in 2014 crash tests. But this year, it has secured three.
David Ward, Secretary General of Global NCAP felt that Ford’s 3-star result shows that basic levels of safety are achievable as standard in the Indian vehicle market.
“It is also encouraging to see progress in safety compared to the earlier version of the Figo we tested in 2014,” he added.
He also said that he was extremely concerned about the poor result of the Chevrolet Enjoy.
“There is nothing to enjoy about a zero star safety score and GM, should be embarrassed that they are selling cars with such inadequate levels of occupant protection to Indian consumers,” he added.
The report also recalled the statement made by General Motors’ Chairman & CEO Mary Barra on vehicle safety in India.
She had said that quality and safety for GM “are foundational commitments, never compromised”.
“Indian government statistics reveal that speed is the causative factor of deaths of over 64,000 people in road crashes every year and that in 2015 over 63 per cent of the 1,46,000 road crash fatalities occurred on national and state highways,” said Rohit Baluja, President of the Institute of Road Traffic Education said.
“I am sure that Bharat NCAP will continue to set out requisite safety norms in accordance with the principles set by the Global NCAP in order to foster improvements in safety for India’s vehicle market,” he added.
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