Citroen Aircross Secures Full 5-Star Safety Rating In BNCAP Crash Tests

Citroen Aircross is the latest SUV in the Indian market to come out of the BNCAP crash tests with flying colours. The vehicle from the French automaker has scored a five-star rating. Specifically, the SUV has received a five-star rating for adult occupant protection (AOP) and a four-star rating for child occupant protection (COP). In terms of points, the vehicle has 27.05 out of 32 points for AOP, while 40 points for COP out of 49 points.

This makes the Citroen Aircross the 22nd car to be awarded a 5-star safety rating by Bharat NCAP. It is also the one with the lowest adult safety rating points, of all the 22 cars that have been awarded 5-star safety by Bharat NCAP. In the Bharat NCAP crash tests, the Citroen Aircross structure and footwell area were rated as stable, capable of withstanding further loadings.

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Protection levels for adult occupants were assessed as good to adequate across all body regions in both frontal and side impact tests. The SUV also performed well in the side pole test, providing full head protection with curtain airbags.

For child occupant safety, the Aircross offered full protection to both the 18-month-old and 3-year-old dummies when secured in rearward-facing child seats with ISOFIX anchorages and support legs. The model is equipped with i-Size anchorages as standard, ensuring easier and safer child seat installation.

The Citroen Aircross comes with over 40 active and passive safety features, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-hold assist, All-seat 3-point seatbelts with reminders, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

The SUV's body structure integrates High Strength Steel (HSS), Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) to enhance crash energy absorption and minimize cabin intrusion.

The Citroen Aircross is powered by either a 1.2L PURETECH 110 turbocharged petrol engine producing 108 hp of power and 205 Nm torque. Alternatively, the buyers can have a 1.2L PURETECH naturally aspirated petrol. The transmission options include 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, and 6-speed automatic.