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Renault Kiger improves from two to four stars in Global NCAP crash test

The Renault Kiger has improved on its previous, two-star Global NCAP crash test rating after receiving safety updates.

The Indian-made Renault Kiger achieved four stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for child occupant protection in Global NCAP’s latest #SaferCarsForAfrica assessment. This outcome marks a substantial improvement in safety compared to an earlier evaluation of the compact crossover.

Global NCAP initially selected the Kiger for testing when it featured only two airbags as standard and lacked Isofix child-seat anchorages and electronic stability control (ESC). That baseline configuration scored two stars for adult protection and one star for child protection. Renault updated the Kiger with six airbags, ESC, and Isofix shortly after the initial test, and the brand submitted the revised vehicle for voluntary testing.

Standard safety equipment

The updated Renault Kiger now includes six airbags, ESC, Isofix anchorages, and pedestrian protection as standard. Beyond the features tested by Global NCAP, the Kiger range features more than 15 standard safety systems, including an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and brake assist.

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Renault Kiger improves from two to four stars in Global NCAP crash test

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India-made South African Renault Kiger scores 4 stars in Global NCAP - Team-BHP​

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Under Global NCAP’s ‘Safer Cars for Africa’ campaign, the Indian-made Renault Kiger has achieved 4 stars for adult occupant protection and 3 stars for child occupant protection in the latest published crash test results.

Notably, the 2022 pre-facelift version of the same car, offered with two standard airbags and without ISOFIX child seat anchors and electronic stability control (ESC), was rated two and one stars for adult and child occupant safety, respectively.

Renault has since updated the Kiger with six airbags, ESC, ISOFIX and pedestrian protection as standard equipment.

Global NCAP’s crash test protocols assess all tested models for frontal and side impact protection, as well as ESC. Pedestrian protection and side pole impact assessments are required for vehicles scoring the highest ratings.

The facelifted six-airbag variant of the Renault Kiger was noted for unstable footwell area and bodyshell unable to withstand further loading. A door opened during the side impact test, leading to a point deduction. Other test details were also published as part of the detailed findings.

With the added kit, the Renault Kiger met pedestrian protection regulation UN127 and complied with Global NCAP’s ESC and seatbelt reminder (SBR) requirements.
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Renault Kiger improves from two to four stars in latest Safer Cars for Africa result - Global NCAP​


The Indian-made Renault Kiger achieved four stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for child occupant protection in Global NCAP's latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results.

Global NCAP selected the Renault Kiger for testing when it was offered with two airbags as standard, and without ISOFIX or electronic stability control (ESC). It was rated two stars for adult and one star for child occupant protection. Shortly after the selection Renault updated the Kiger with six airbags, ESC and ISOFIX as standard. They submitted the updated model to Global NCAP for voluntary testing.

The result is a significant improvement in adult and child occupant protection. The updated Kiger now includes six airbags as standard, ESC, ISOFIX anchorages and pedestrian protection.

Global NCAP's crash test protocols assess frontal and side impact protection for all models, as well as ESC. Pedestrian protection and side pole impact assessments are required for vehicles scoring the highest star ratings.

Richard Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Global NCAP, said:

“It’s satisfying to see the safety improvements Renault has introduced with the updated Kiger in South Africa. We welcome their positive engagement and hope that this approach now becomes a trend across the industry.

“It demonstrates what can be achieved when a manufacturer seeks to prioritise safety, and it shows why six airbags must become a standard requirement.”

Bobby Ramagwede, Chief Executive Officer of the Automobile Association of South Africa, said:

“The Automobile Association of South Africa welcomes this considerable improvement in the Global NCAP safety rating of the Renault Kiger, going from a concerning two-star rating to a commendable four-star result. This updated Indian-built Kiger proves that the #SaferCarsForAfrica program is indeed yielding real change and saving many lives on South African roads.

“It is also a reminder to both the manufacturer and the consumer that improving safety needn’t cost much nor affect the production of entry-level model ranges. The result, when manufacturers prioritise the safety of their customers, saves many lives and revives the image of the industry.

We commend the French brand on voluntarily submitting the Kiger for testing and strongly encourage those local brands with recent poorer results to work with us on improving the safety of their affected entry-level models, ensuring that safety is prioritised over cost and proving that African lives indeed matter.”
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Read the full article at the link below:

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Renault Kiger improves from two to four stars in latest Safer Cars for Africa result — Global NCAP

The Indian-made Renault Kiger achieved four stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for child occupant protection in Global NCAP's latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results.
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