The Suzuki Ciaz and the Ertiga have just been put through the ASEAN NCAP crash tests and both cars have scored a four-star safety rating for adult occupant protection. For child safety, both cars received a two-star rating. ASEAN NCAP tested the Thailand-spec Ciaz and Indonesia-spec Ertiga, with both cars sharing destination markets like Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
The Ciaz performed well by achieving a four-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) with 14.56 points. But, it met only 37 per cent compliance for its Child Occupant Protection (COP), which falls under the two-star rating. This model of the Ciaz was equipped with dual-front airbags, Seatbelt Reminder System (SBR), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and had a 1.4-litre petrol engine. In India, the car is available with dual-front airbags, ABS, SBR and seatbelt pre-tensioner with force limiter.
The Ertiga scored 12.39 points with a four-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP). As for Child Occupant Protection (COP), it achieved a two-star rating by meeting 33 per cent compliance. The Ertiga which was tested was equipped with dual-front airbags, SBR and ABS. In India, the Ertiga comes with almost similar safety features as the Ciaz. It has dual-front airbags, ABS, seatbelt pre-tensioner and force limiter for the front seats.
The ratings present themselves as a positive note for Suzuki, especially after its acceptance of wrongfully testing cars for their fuel economy. This news follows the one where Volkswagen Vento upgraded to a five-star safety rating from a four-star rating and seven popular Indian cars scoring zero stars in the safety rating.
Source: CarDekho.com
