Volkswagen group’s India-spec Volkswagen Virtus, and Skoda Slavia have received a staggering 5-Star rating in the Global NCAP Safety Test. Similar to their more trendy compact SUV siblings, the Skoda Kushqaq and Volkswagen Taigun, the Virtus and SLavia have scored complete 5-Star rating in adult and child occupant safety.
Notably, with their impressive show in the latest Global NCAP Tests, the Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia also happen to be the first two midsize sedans to obtain a 5-Star rating under GNCAP’s new test protocols. However, before the trendy German duo, the Mahindra Scorpio-N, alongside the Kushaw and Taigun, were the first three vehicles to receive a 5-star safety rating under the new protocol.
Two maruti Suzuki models: The Alto K10 and Wagon-R also tested for their safety in the latest GNCAP testing round, alongside the Virtus and Slavia. While the Alto K-10 received a 2-Star rating in the test, the Wagon-R received a 1-Star safety rating.
Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia GNCAP Crash Testing - Child Occupant Protection Rating
Both the Virtus and the Slavia fared really well in terms of child occupant safety. Both the sedans received a healthy 42 out of 49 total points in child occupant protection, resulting in a 5-Star safety rating. Both the cars received full 12 out of 12, and 24 out of 24 points in CRS (Child Restraint System) installation, and Dynamic Score, respectively.
Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia GNCAP Crash Testing - Adult Occupant Protection Rating
Both the sedans fared well in adult occupant protection as well. Both the cars scored 29.71 out of a total of 34 points in adult occupant protection tests. The duo received a marginally 0.07 lower adult protection score compared to their Kushaq and Taigun siblings. While both the cars offer a ‘good’ protection to the head and neck of driver and passenger, they were found to be ‘adequate’ in terms of chest protection.
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