Wednesday | Apr 16 2025 | 10:29:48 AM
South Korean carmaker, Kia's latest SUV - 'Syros' has secured a 5-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP).
Kia Syros is equipped with over 16 autonomous safety technologies, the vehicle integrates Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS Level 2) and 20 Standard active and passive safety pack, ensuring maximum protection for occupants. Its safety scores (30.21/32.00 (AOP) and 44.42/49.00 (COP)) highlight the brand’s commitment to rigorous crash-test standards at globally recognised facilities.
The vehicle has undergone several critical safety tests, including the Offset Deformable Barrier (ODB) Frontal Impact at 63.95 km/h, Mobile Deformable Barrier (MDB) Side Impact Test at 50.17 km/h, and Pole Side Impact at 29.17 km/h, further proving its crashworthiness and occupant protection in various real-world scenarios.
Commenting on the Kia Syros crash test results, Gwanggu Lee, MD and CEO of Kia India, said “This achievement reflects our relentless pursuit of making Kia one of the safest and most trusted mobility brands in India. We are not only enhancing driver and passenger safety but also setting new benchmarks in the segment. We remain focused on bringing globally proven safety technologies and innovations, such as ADAS Level 2 to the Indian market, making them accessible to a wider range of customers.”
Kia India’s product evolution aligns with its broader strategy of introducing next-generation vehicles (like EV9, Carnival Limousine, and Syros) that combine performance, technology, and top-tier safety. The brand has made six airbags standard across all product lines and continues to implement cutting-edge safety measures such as ADAS Level 2, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) and host of other safety features. Kia’s Connected car technologies with Over-the-Air (OTA) system software updates further enhance vehicle safety and user convenience by ensuring real-time software enhancements.
