Hyundai South Africa has responded to Global NCAPs SaferCarsforAfrica campaign in which the Grand i10 was slapped with a zero-star rating after being crash tested last year.
The findingsIn its report, the crash test body criticised the lack of Electronic Stability Control in the Indian-made Grand i10, weak frontal impact protection, an unstable bodyshell in a side impact situations, and a high risk of non-recoverable chest injuries.
These results are deeply concerning and highlight a continuing pattern in which vehicles sold in Africa do not meet the same safety standards applied in other regions. South African motorists deserve better, the Automobile Association of South Africas CEO, Bobby Ramagwede, said.
