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.
- 76.70 points
- 31.70 points
- 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.
31.70points
Highest among ICE vehicles tested
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.”
- 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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