With the growing clatter around vehicular safety, a car scoring 0 stars in a crash test is looked down upon with a frown and Citroen has managed to do the same. The French carmaker, which vows for safety, has come crashing down after the Aircross, formerly called C3 Aircross, scored a 0-star safety rating at the Latin NCAP.
As per the latest report by Latin NCAP, the Aircross has scored a 0-star safety rating for both adult and child safety. The model tested by the autonomous body was a left-hand drive model manufactured in Brazil. It came equipped with two airbags, three-point seatbelts for all and ISOFIX anchorages and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as standard.
Citroen C3 Aircross crashes at Latin NCAP
The mid-size SUV underwent testing in various categories, including frontal and side impact, whiplash, pedestrian protection, and electronic stability control (ESC). While it performed reasonably well in some areas, it received zero points for side pole impact due to the lack of side head protection, which is a mandatory safety feature in many markets.
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Citroen C3 Aircross
The frontal impact test revealed weak chest protection for the front passenger. In the side impact test, significant intrusion into the passenger compartment was observed, increasing the risk of injuries to occupants. The whiplash protection test indicated poor neck protection for adults. Furthermore, dynamic child protection could not earn points as the ISOFIX anchorage markings do not comply with Latin NCAP standards, and the manufacturer has not provided any updates or plans to address this issue.
Most tested Child Restraint Systems (CRS) failed during installation, and it was not possible to deactivate the passenger seat airbag when installing a rearward-facing CRS in that position. Pedestrian head protection ranged from marginal to weak, with limited areas of good protection. Additionally, the Seat Belt Reminders do not meet Latin NCAP standards. The car lacks Speed Assist Systems as standard features and does not offer Lane Support Systems or Autonomous Emergency Braking,
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