Home Four wheelers oi-Rahul Nagaraj By Rahul Nagaraj Updated: Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 13:01 [IST] The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso model recently underwent the Global NCAP crash tests, registering a zero-star rating in terms of passenger protection. This raised a lot of concerns about the safety standards of the mini-SUV not only in India but also in South Africa — one of the export markets for the S-Presso. Ever since the Global NCAP results were announced, there have been a lot of concerns raised by S-Presso customers in South Africa on social media. Suzuki Auto South Africa’s official social handles have now replied to these customers, stating that the South-African spec S-Presso is much safer than the ones sold in India. In their reply, Suzuki South Africa (SA) stated that the model testing by NCAP is the lower-grade variant sold in the Indian market. They also mention that the South-African spec S-Presso comes with front dual-airbags, seat-belt pre-tensioners and ABS as standard. Hence the level of occupant safety is different and not comparable. Suzuki SA replied to concerned customers, stating, “The vehicle tested is the lower grade variant in India, with one airbag and no seatbelt pre-tensioners. All South African variants… Read full this story
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