The Kia Seltos' safety rating: Is it a deal-breaker, or is something else more important?
Kia Seltos in particular has come under the scanner for its safety ratings, the most talked about of them being its 3 star Global NCAP rating, which has got car enthusiasts and prospective buyers talking. This article seeks to answer whether the safety rating of this model is a big factor when a person buys a car, or as a car owner, are other features and benefits of the car more important than this single component of its safe nature. The thesis talks about the extent to which consumers take safety ratings into consideration while making a purchase, especially in the context of Indian road conditions and driving habits. It also examines Kia's reaction to the safety issues and updates in newer versions of its model. Safety is a very important factor in the Indian automotive market and this topic is very relevant.
I definitely took note of the safety rating, but after test driving it, I thought it was worth the overall package. It’s solid on the road and the active safety features are good.
It's a deal-breaker for me. The features are good but I can’t justify conceding on safety, especially not for a family car. For the same price, there are safer options.
People overreact to these ratings I think. But there are still many older cars on Indian roads that are less safe than the Seltos. Plus, the higher variants also get 6 airbags, which is something.
Being someone who switched from a 5 star rated car to the Seltos, I do feel the difference in build quality. However, the Seltos more than makes up for it with better visibility and handling, both of which factor into safety.
I bought the Seltos, though, because the rating didn’t matter to me, as I was more interested in the features and the looks. I'll admit, though, every time I see a crash news, I wonder if I made the right choice.
It’s worrying about the safety rating, but I think Kia has improved on some things in newer models. They’re taking it seriously, as shown by the addition of more airbags and safety tech in recent variants.
The star rating is not the only thing. Good brakes and stability control are good for accident prevention; the Seltos has that. Still, I wish Kia had made the structural integrity of its cars better in coming cars.
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