Major disappointment for Suzuki Swift, Renault New Duster, Zero stars for the cars at Latin NCAP crash test

The New Car Assessment Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean, Latin NCAP declared its latest results showing some really disappointing rating for the Renault New Duster and Suzuki Swift.  Renault New Duster and Suzuki Swift have both got zero stars at Latin NCAP crash test with the latter calling for “urgent improvements”.

“The Renault Duster, produced in Latin America and Romania, with double airbags and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as standard, achieved zero stars under Latin NCAP’s latest protocol. The popular SUV achieved 29.47% in Adult Occupant box, 22.93% in Child Occupant box, 50.79% in Pedestrian Protection and Vulnerable Road Users box and 34.88% in Safety Assist box”, said the Latin NCAP crash test

The New Duster for Latin America is not equipped with side body and side head protection airbags while the side impact test showed high intrusion of the B-pillar and an open door during the test.

The Suzuki Swift made in India and Japan, with two airbags achieved 15.53% in Adult Occupant box, 0% in Child Occupant box, 66.07% in Pedestrian Protection and Vulnerable Road Users box and 6.98% in Safety Assist box and showed poor side impact protection and an open door during the test

Alejandro Furas, Secretary General of Latin NCAP said, “It is disappointing and upsetting such poor safety performances offered by Renault and Suzuki to Latin American consumers.