According to media reports,The Latin American NCAP conducted a crash test on Suzuki Baleno, but the crash results were not satisfactory and scored sporadic.At the same time, due to the lack of a standard side airbag system, Toyota’s YARiS model (called Zhixuan in China) only received a one-star rating. This Indian-made Suzuki Baleno is currently sold globally. NCAP pointed out that the result of Baleno’s side impact was an important factor leading to sporadic ratings. The report pointed out that Baleno lacks side protection. Baleno does not have side airbags and head airbags as standard.
In addition, Baleno has not obtained a stability control system that meets the regional standards.Interestingly, these features are standard on European models. It also received a four-star rating from E-NCAP. Obviously, this car has been reduced in Latin America.
Judging from the crash test video, on the front 64KIn a 40% offset collision at a speed of 40% per hour, Suzuki Baleno’s A-pillar did not deform, and the passenger compartment did not intrude. The two front airbags were all opened.
In a side collision at a speed of 50km/h,Without the protection of the side air curtain, the occupants in the car suffered a huge side impact. The rigid configuration of the airbag made the final collision score degraded.
It is worth noting that the Suzuki Baleno is not the only small car to be reviewed by the Latin American NCAP.
Toyota’s small car-YARiS,Due to the lack of standard side airbags and head airbags, in the side impact test, a car door was actually opened and only received a star rating in the end.
The report pointed out that both Toyota and Suzuki refused to test models with optional safety equipment, which directly caused the Latin American NCAP to question their safety.
