The made-in-India Hyundai Grand i10 has received a zero-star rating for adult occupant protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests conducted for the South African market. The same model achieved three stars for child occupant protection in the tests conducted by the safety rating agency.
In the adult occupant protection category, the Grand i10 scored zero points out of a possible 34. The car performed reasonably well in head and neck protection for both front occupants during the frontal offset test. However, chest protection for the driver was rated weak, while the passenger's chest protection was deemed adequate. Global NCAP noted marginal protection for both occupants' knees due to potential contact with unstable structures behind the dashboard.
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In the side impact evaluation, protection levels were a mix of results: good for the head and pelvis, adequate for the abdomen, but poor for the chest. This poor chest score significantly lowered the overall rating. The side pole test was not conducted since the vehicle does not include standard side head protection, such as curtain airbags. Additionally, the model offers a seatbelt reminder for the driver only, which further impacted scoring.
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No head exposure was observed in these scenarios. the model lost points due to missing key safety features; it lacks three-point seatbelts in all seating positions, does not offer an airbag deactivation switch, and does not allow a secure child restraint system installation in the rear centre seat.
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The version tested is built in India and exported to South Africa. While it shares its origins with the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios sold domestically, its safety configuration differs. The Indian model, for instance, comes equipped with six airbags as standard, along with three-point seatbelts for all passengers, seatbelt reminders, and rear parking sensors. These additions could result in a different crash test outcome if evaluated separately.