The new Tata Nexon has kept the safety standards of the Indian automaker in check by securing a full five-star safety rating in the improved GNCAP tests. With this, the Nexon nameplate continues to be one of the safest compact SUVs since the pre-facelift version too achieved a five-star rating. With the new and strengthened safety norms in place, Tata Nexon has clocked 32.22 points out of 34 and 44.52 points out of 49, for adult and child occupancy protection, respectively.
In a significant achievement for Tata Motors, the latest iteration of its popular compact SUV, the Tata Nexon, has secured a coveted 5-star safety rating in the Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP) tests. Recently, the GNCAP authority announced the Tata Safari and Harrier to be the safest cars from an Indian manufacturer. And now, the Nexon bags the second place. It meets the UN127 and GTR9 compulsions for pedestrian protection.
Setting the Benchmark for Safety
Safety has always been a top priority for Tata Motors, and the Tata Nexon exemplifies this ethos with its robust build quality, advanced safety features, and innovative engineering. From the outset, Tata Motors set out to design and develop a vehicle that would not only excel in terms of performance and comfort but also provide unparalleled protection to its occupants. The result is a compact SUV that raises the bar for safety standards in its class.
GNCAP Safety Testing
The Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP) is a renowned independent organization that conducts rigorous crash tests to evaluate the safety performance of vehicles. These tests assess various aspects of a vehicle's safety, including its structural integrity, occupant protection, and safety features. Achieving a 5-star safety rating from GNCAP is a testament to a vehicle's ability to withstand crashes and mitigate the risk of injury to its occupants.
Key Safety Features of the Tata Nexon
The Tata Nexon boasts a comprehensive suite of safety features designed to provide maximum protection to its occupants. Some of the key safety features that contributed to its 5-star GNCAP rating include:
- High-Strength Steel Structure: The Nexon features a high-strength steel structure that forms a robust safety cocoon around the passenger compartment, effectively absorbing impact energy and minimizing deformation in the event of a collision.
- Dual Front Airbags: Dual front airbags are standard across all variants of the Nexon, providing additional protection to the driver and front passenger in the event of a frontal collision.
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD): The Nexon comes equipped with ABS and EBD, which enhance braking performance and stability, especially in emergency braking situations.
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP): ESP helps maintain vehicle stability by detecting and mitigating instances of oversteer or understeer, thereby reducing the risk of skidding and loss of control.
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors: The Nexon features ISOFIX child seat anchors, which provide a secure mounting point for compatible child seats, ensuring the safety of young passengers.
Impact on Consumer Perception: The Tata Nexon's 5-star safety rating from GNCAP is likely to have a significant impact on consumer perception and purchasing decisions.
Competitive Advantage in the Market: The Tata Nexon's 5-star GNCAP rating also confers a competitive advantage to Tata Motors in the fiercely contested compact SUV segment.
Future Outlook and Continued Innovation: As Tata Motors celebrates the Nexon's achievement of a 5-star safety rating, the company remains committed to further enhancing safety standards across its entire product portfolio.
Conclusion
Coming to the safety features, the new Tata Nexon comes equipped with six airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, seatbelt reminders, and ISOFIX mounts as standard. Moreover, it also benefits from a blind view monitor, 360-degree surround camera, front and rear parking sensors, hill hold control, auto-dimming IRVM, and fog lamps with cornering function.
Commenting on this milestone, Mohan Savarkar, Chief Product Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles,said, 'Safety is ingrained in our DNA, and we are proud to earn the prestigious five star rating from Global NCAPfor the new Nexon as per the enhanced 2022 protocol. It was the first car in India to receive five star rating fromGNCAP in 2018 and it upholds this legacy, showcasing our unwavering commitment to innovation andexcellence. With this feat, all our new SUVs have now received the GNCAP five star rating certifications and haveraised the bar for safer SUVs in India.