Latin NCAP
The Latin New Car Assessment Programme (Latin NCAP) is an automobile safety assessment programme for Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 2010, it offers independent information to consumers about the safety levels of new cars in the market. Latin NCAP tests are based in international renown methodologies, with vehicles awarded with a safety rating between 0 and 5 stars, indicating the protection the cars offer to adult and child occupants. The programme started as a joint initiative and in 2014 it was established as an association under a legal entity framework.
The Latin NCAP released in August 2021 results with a very disappointing zero stars for the Renault New Duster and the Suzuki Swift.[1][2] The New Duster for Latin America does not offer side body and side head protection airbags as standard like the model sold in Europe under the Dacia brand.[1] The Swift is sold in Europe with 6 airbags and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as standard, while the model in Latin America is not offered with side body and head airbags and ESC as standard.[1]
Rating[]
Latin NCAP includes rating for adult occupant and rating for child occupant.
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References[]
- ^ a b c Latin NCAP latest results: Zero stars for Renault New Duster and Suzuki Swift, Automotive World, 27 August 2021
- ^ Latin NCAP latest results: Zero stars for Renault New Duster and Suzuki Swift, Latin NCAP, 27 August 2021
External links[]
- Official website
- Overview of Latin NCAP tests
Media related to Latin NCAP at Wikimedia Commons
- New Car Assessment Programs
- Organizations based in Latin America