Skoda Slavia, Volkswagen Virtus Bag 5-Star Safety Rating At Global NCAP Crash Test

After bagging 5-star crash test ratings for the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq, the Germans now have more bragging rights at their end. The duo got their sedans tested at the Global NCAP’s test bed, and they came out with a solid 5-star crash test rating. Cars in discussion here are Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia, and they both have received full 5-star GNCAP rating, as per the organisation’s new test regime. The focus of the Group's INDIA 2.0 project is on manufacturing cars in India that meet European quality standards and cater to both – the domestic and overseas markets.

Commenting on the safety standards set by the Slavia, Mr. Petr Šolc, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India said, “As part of our strategy at Skoda, there is no compromise on safety for our customers. I am delighted to share that our second INDIA 2.0 car – SLAVIA has received a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP safety test. This perfectly matches our brand values of Safety, Family, Human Touch. We sincerely appreciate our customers, who decided to buy Skoda products, and are extremely happy that we can offer them the safest cars in the market. With a comprehensive approach to safety, we have a fully-tested range of 5-star safe cars. It is a stamp on how we have always focused on quality, durability, and safety of our cars. Safety is at the core of our strategy and we will continue to build cars with this philosophy.”

Global NCAP revised its crash test protocols to evaluate the frontal and side impact protection of all tested models. Vehicles that receive the highest star ratings are also required to undergo assessments for Electronic Stability Control (ESC), pedestrian protection, and side impact pole protection.

In their most basic safety specification, with ESC included as standard, both the Škoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus demonstrated a robust structure in the frontal impact and provided adequate to excellent protection for adult occupants, with marginal to excellent protection in the side impact scenarios. Moreover, child occupants received full protection during both front and side impacts, further highlighting the high safety standards maintained by Global NCAP.

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The Made in India Škoda Slavia and Kushaq and the Volkswagen Virtus and Taigun come equipped with a range of active and passive safety features. These consist of three-point Seatbelts for all seats including the middle rear, adjustable Headrest for all passengers, Seat Belt Warning, up to six Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side), Child Lock, ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorage, Overspeed Warning, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Park Distance Control (rear), Rear View Camera, Multi-Collision Brakes, Brake Disc Wiping, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Rain and Light sensors, Hill Hold Control, Electronic Stability Control, and Electronic Differential Lock System (XDS, and XDS+), in addition to the impact absorbing body components and Side Impact Protection Beams in the doors.