Citroen Aircross Secures A Full 5-Star Safety Rating in Bharat NCAP Crash Test
- Citroen Aircross scores 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP test
- Its starting price is Rs. 8.32 lakh
Citroen has made a strong impression in the Indian automobile market. Citroen Aircross safety rating received a full 5-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) crash test, proving Citroen’s commitment to bringing safety to Indian roads. This has made Citroen the 22nd car to be awarded a Bharat NCAP 5-star rating. But, it is also one with the lowest adult safety rating points of all 22 cars.
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Safety Rating Scored
Citroen Aircross, a French automobile SUV, received a five-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and a four-star rating for Child Occupant Protection (COP).
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): Citroen Aircross crash test has scored 27.06/32 points, earning a 5-star rating. This result displays that the car has a strong body structure and offers protection against various impacts, including frontal and side collisions. The SUV also performed well during the side pole test in protecting the head with curtain airbags.
- Child Occupant Protection (COP): Scoring 40/49 points, the Aircross crash test has received a 4-star rating for COP. The vehicle shows great performance in safeguarding child passengers from any collisions when the seat is secured in rearward-facing child seats with ISOFIX anchorages and support legs. The SUV has i-Size anchorages that allow easy installation of a child seat.
Details of the Model Tested for the Crash
The test was conducted on the 5-seater Citroen Aircross powered with a 1.2 L turbocharged petrol engine and an automatic transmission. The weight of the vehicle is 1,583 kg, giving a robust structure capable of delivering both performance and safety.
Key Safety Features
The major safety features Citroen Aircross is equipped with allow better protection of the occupants.
- Six airbags
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- IFOSOX Child Seat Anchorages
- All-seat 3-point Seatbelts with Reminders
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
However, it is necessary to know that Aircross does not have an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which can be found in every new car model.
Price and Positioning in the Market
Citroen Aircross is priced between Rs. 8.32 lakh to 14.10 lakh. This pricing is set for those buyers who want a safe and secure SUV.
Primary Competitors in the Indian Market
An Overview
Citroen Aircross 5 5-star rating has convinced many buyers of its performance and safety measures the car offers.
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