Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus score 5-stars in Global NCAP safety test

The Indian-spec Skoda Slavia and VW Virtus received 5-star ratings in the most recent round of Global NCAP safety testing. The improved crash test methods from Global NCAP include evaluations of frontal and side impact protection for all tested models, as well as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and pedestrian protection. Assessments of side impact pole protection are also necessary for cars with the highest star ratings.

Much like their SUV siblings, the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun, which scored 5-stars for adult and child occupants under the updated safety test protocols in October 2022, the Slavia and Virtus too passed the global standard of safety with flying colours.

In adult occupant protection testing, the Slavia and Virtus received 29.71 points out of a possible 34. That’s just 0.07 points more than that of the SUVs. The Slavia and Virtus provided adequate head and neck protection to the driver and passenger, according to the testers.

According to the revised testing methods, the 2 sedans provided adequate occupant protection in the side impact test with a deformable barrier, scoring 14.2 points out of a potential 17. In the side pole impact testing, the two midsize cars achieved an ‘OK’ grade.

The Slavia and Virtus also performed brilliantly in the child occupant protection tests, receiving 42 points out of a possible 49 and obtaining a 5-star rating. This includes the CRS (Child Restraint System) installation, which received 12 out of 12 marks. In addition, it got 24 points out of a possible 24 in the dynamic scoring.

While both the sedans provide 3-point seatbelts in all sitting positions as standard, the front passenger airbag cannot be disengaged if a rearward-facing CRS is fitted in that position.

According to the GNCAP study, the bodyshell and footwell area of the Slavia and Virtus was stable and capable of withstanding additional loadings. Under the revised Global NCAP procedures, a vehicle obtains a 5-star rating only if it achieves the requisite scores while also meeting the GNCAP requirements for ESC, pedestrian protection, pole side impact, and seat belt reminder.

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