With near-perfect crash test scores, the Seltos sets a new safety benchmark in the midsize SUV segment.
The Kia Seltos has officially secured a 5-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP crash tests, placing it among the safest SUVs you can buy in India right now. Here’s how it scored across key crash tests.
With segment-leading scores in both adult and child occupant protection, the Seltos edges ahead of key rivals and strengthens its position as a top all-rounder in the midsize SUV space.
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) – 31.70/32
The Kia Seltos has performed outstandingly in the Adult Occupant Protection category, scoring 31.70 out of 32. So far, the Kia Seltos has the highest rating in the ICE engine category in Bharat NCAP tests.
The Kia Seltos has scored 15.70 out of 16 in the frontal offset deformable barrier test. In the side movable deformable barrier test, the vehicle has recorded a perfect 16 out of 16. Moreover, the vehicle has provided ‘good’ protection for the head, chest, pelvis, and thighs of both the driver and co-driver. However, the feet of the driver and the left tibia of the driver have received an ‘adequate’ rating.
Child Occupant Protection (COP): 45/49 points
The Seltos performed exceptionally well in the Child Occupant Protection evaluation, achieving a score of 45 out of 49 points, thereby earning a 5-star rating. The vehicle attained a flawless score of 24/24 in the dynamic test, and furthermore, it received a perfect score of 12/12 in the assessment of the ‘Child Restraint System’ (CRS) installation.
In both cases of a 3-year-old and an 18-month-old child dummy, the vehicle scored a perfect 12/12 points for frontal and side crashes. However, the vehicle lost 4 points in the ‘Vehicle Assessment’ category, thereby lowering the overall score.
Structural Integrity and Crash Performance
The Seltos also showed impressive results in the crash performance assessment of the vehicle. The vehicle scored near-perfect results in frontal and side crashes, thereby ensuring maximum safety for the driver and the passenger.
However, the vehicle scored an ‘OK’ grade in the side pole impact test. Still, protection for body parts such as the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis is rated ‘good’ for side crashes.
Active and Passive Safety
The Kia Seltos is equipped with a number of safety features. The standard safety features include six airbags, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, traction control, hill start assist, and all-wheel disc brakes.
The other safety features include a tyre pressure monitoring system, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, downhill brake control, a rear occupant alert, and ISOFIX mounts.
Conclusion
The Kia Seltos remains a force to reckon with in the midsize SUV segment, and now, with its top-tier safety ratings, there is no looking back.
The safety ratings are applicable to all Kia Seltos variants, including its diesel-automatic HTE(O) and GTX trims.
The Kia Seltos is priced in the range of ₹10.99 lakh and ₹19.99 lakh and competes with other SUVs in the segment, such as the Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, and Volkswagen Taigun, in the ICE segment, setting a new benchmark for safety in SUVs in India.
