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What makes Skoda Kushaq the safest family Car in India?

Skoda Kushaq has taken an upper hand in the market by getting a five-star safety rating. The Global New Car Assessment Program has awarded this rating to this car.

Wear your helmet, buckle up, and drive safely. You might have often heard various channels speaking these words. Now, even buyers are taking interest in safety measures. Customers look for the results of crash tests forcing the carmakers to go the extra mile in adding more safety features. Consumers want a safe car for their families.

Skoda Auto India has taken an upper hand in the game in its compact SUVs segment. The company launched the Skoda Kushaq in India, which is becoming popular among the masses. The GNCAP has awarded this car with a five-star safety rating.

The made-in-India Skoda Kushaq is India’s first car to get a five-star rating in both child and adult safety. It has got 49 points out of 49 for child occupancy and 29.64 points out of 34 for adult safety. The crashworthiness of the Kushaq is due to the MQB-A0-IN platform. The manufacturers developed it, especially for India.

The array of passive and active safety features of the Kushaq, crash-absorbent technology, and no-compromise, together contribute to this top rating. Moreover, the company tested the Skoda Kushaq under the latest crash test protocols of Global NCAP. These protocols are comparable to the EURO NCAP’s high standards.

Global NCAP introduced the latest protocols for checking the car’s safety, including side-impact pole protection. Other protocols include side and frontal impact protection, pedestrian protection, and electronic stability control. Furthermore, they tested the car for the front offset barrier at 64 km per hour. For the side barrier, the company tested it at a speed of 50 km per hour.

They performed the test of pedestrian child head-form to bonnet at the speed of 40 km per hour. While they tested the pole-side impact at 29 km per hour. These tests altogether helped Kushaq to attain a perfect score. Moreover, GNCAP gives extra points to the cars that perform extra. Consequently, the Kushaq received these credits because it consists of electronic stability control, seat belt reminders, and side head protection equipment across all standard variants.

The brand Director of Skoda Auto India, Mr. Petr Solc, commented on the accomplishments of the Skoda Kushaq. He mentioned that safety is more than just a feature for Skoda. It is an important part of the brand. He shared the news of Kushaq getting a five-star rating by GNCAP with great pride. Now, it is the first car in India to get this reward and hence the safest family car in the country.

The customers and experts have appreciated the advanced features and clever and intelligent solutions of the company so far. The Skoda Kushaq gives the highest levels of protection for the passengers and the driver with its perfect range of passive and active safety features. It has several assistance systems that provide excellent levels of safety.

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