The modern day Indian car buyers are increasingly concerned about the safety aspect rather than getting carried away by the exterior design and gadget-loaded cabin. Do safety features of a car influence your buying decision? Or is it just the mileage and price?
Ford Fiesta has won the hearts of the customers for its state-of-the-art interior design. However, what’s more notable about the Fiesta are the safety features such as Crumple Zones, superior door reinforcements, front dual airbags coupled with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Honda is one company that never compromises on customer safety. The Honda City is the best example for this, all variants of which come with safety features including Two Airbags, G-Force Control Technology, Seat Belt pre-tensioner with double load limiter and control functions, ABS with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hyundai i20:
The safest hatchback, Hyundai i20, carries noteworthy features like impact sensing unlock and speed sensing lock doors, Electro-Chromic Mirror (ECM), parking assistance with camera and sensor, as many as 6 airbags ( 2 front, 2 side, 2 curtain) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
The safest hatchback, Hyundai i20, carries noteworthy features like impact sensing unlock and speed sensing lock doors, Electro-Chromic Mirror (ECM), parking assistance with camera and sensor, as many as 6 airbags ( 2 front, 2 side, 2 curtain) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Like the i20, the Hyundai Verna too comes with two front airbags along with side and curtain airbags.Additionally, there are disc brakes at front & rear for total control, doors with impact sensing unlock and speed sensing lock mechanism followed byalongwith regular ABS with EBD
The Mahindra XUV 500 has all 4 wheels with disc brakes, tyre-tronic system for auto air pressure check, unique static bending head lamps and rear park aid sensors, ABS, ESP, Hill Hold and Descent Control along with as many as 6 airbags, which are not even available in premium SUVs worth Rs 20 Lakh
Tata Aria comes with some extraordinary features like Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Traction Control System (TCS) along with ABS and EBD. Moreover, there are all 4-disc brakes, 6 surround dual and side curtain airbags and especially crafted Body over Frame construction with Hydro-formed frame members.
Volkswagen Jetta: The German engineering comes in a safe package that consists of Anti Slip Regulation (ASR) & Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Hill Hold control and advanced ABS with EBD and Brake Assist.
Skoda Laura features safety elements such as park distance control, darkness sensing headlamps and 6 surround airbags. Furthermore, some commanding tools involve ESP, ASR, TCS, EDL, and ABS with EBD and BA.
Hyundai Sonata: The third Hyundai car to feature in this list ropes in ABS with EBD and ESP along with dual SRS airbags at front with passenger detect function, side and curtain airbags for rear passengers. Likewise, there are more elements such as TCS, BA, rear park-assist, rear defogger with timer and parking with display in Electro chromic mirror (ECM), while the list is endless at this price point.
Honda Accord- The large premium sedan has 6 intelligent airbags, innovative VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) technology and 4-wheel discs. In addition to these, there are ABS plus EBD and active headrest, while the car also boasts Honda’s G-CON technology
Nissan Teana: Active head restraints support the head, by moving forward in the event of a collision. Improved Zone Body construction absorbs and diffuses the energy of a front-end collision and helps to maintain the integrity of the passenger compartment. Together with pretensioner front seatbelts, Dual front, side and curtain SRS airbags help reduce the risk of injury
Toyota Camry: Toyota’s luxury vehicle has got all 4 large diameter disc brakes for ideal grip alongside other features like Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL), 6 SRS airbags, ABS with EBD and BA.
Volvo S60: This Swedish sedan has distinct elements like Anti-locking brakes with Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) and Ready Alert Brakes (RAB) with Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC). The long list of accompanying features include collision warning with full auto brake, Energy-absorbing frontal structure, Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) and Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
Renault Koleos: The compact SUV from Renault is packed with truly magnificent protections that consist of ISOFIX Child Seat Mounting Points, Front Anti-whiplash Headrests and all 4 anti pinch windows. ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, 6 SRS airbags come as standard
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