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Kia Seltos Achieves Record 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating, Highest-Scoring ICE Vehicle

The All-New Kia Seltos has earned a 5-star safety rating under India's Bharat NCAP, scoring the highest among ICE vehicles tested to date.

Combined BNCAP Score
76.70 points
Adult Occupant Protection
31.70 points
Child Occupant Protection
45.00 points

What Happened

Kia India announced that the All-New Kia Seltos secured a 5-star BNCAP rating with a combined score of 76.70 points, the highest among ICE vehicles tested under the program. The SUV achieved 31.70 points for Adult Occupant Protection and 45.00 points for Child Occupant Protection, both among the highest recorded. The rating validates the engineering of the new K3 platform, which uses reinforced hot-stamped components and high-strength steel for improved crash energy management.

Adult Occupant Protection

31.70points

Highest among ICE vehicles tested

Child Occupant Protection

45.00points

One of the highest scores recorded

“Safety is an integral part of Kia’s product philosophy as we continue our journey towards becoming one of the most trusted mobility brands in India. This milestone sets a new benchmark for safety and reflects our commitment to bringing globally benchmarked safety standards to customers in India.”
— Mr. Gwanggu Lee, MD and CEO of Kia India
Standard Safety Features
  • 24 Standard Safety Pack including 6 airbags, ESC, HAC
  • ADAS Level 2 suite with 21 features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
  • Blind View Monitor, 360° Surround Camera, Side Parking Sensors

Why this matters

This sets a new safety benchmark for ICE vehicles in India, reinforcing Kia's commitment to occupant protection and making the Seltos a top choice for safety-conscious families.

Terms in This Story

BNCAP
Bharat New Car Assessment Program; India's official vehicle safety rating program evaluating crashworthiness and occupant protection.
ADAS
Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems; technologies that assist the driver in driving and parking, improving safety.
ESC
Electronic Stability Control; a system that helps prevent skidding and loss of control.
HAC
Hill-start Assist Control; prevents the vehicle from rolling backward on an incline.
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