Global NCAP Releases New Suzuki S-Presso Safety Rating

Remember when the Global New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) gave the Suzuki S-Presso zero stars for safety a few years ago? Well, you can scratch that now, because the little hatch has undergone further testing and received a much improved rating.

The Indian-made S-Presso just got three stars for adult occupant protection and two stars for child occupant protection. Frankly, it’s still mediocre at best, but it’s a big leap from the latest test results.

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The S-Presso has been tested according to current protocols as part of the #SaferCarsForAfrica country. The parameters still do not include side impact, electronic stability control and pedestrian protection requirements.

According to crash test results, the S-Presso offered good head protection for the two front passengers. The driver, however, had worse protection from the neck down.

As for child occupant protection, you can refer to part of the report: “Child occupant protection levels showed the same performance as the version sold in India. The absence of ISOFIX anchorages, the absence of three-point seat belts in all seating positions and Suzuki Maruti’s decision not to recommend a child restraint system (CRS) explain this poor child occupant protection score. ”

Note that the S-Presso in the South African market is equipped with two standard airbags, similar to what we have in the Philippines. However, like our own Niky Tamayo pointed out in its S-Presso review, local units get rear ISOFIX locking points for child seats, which is missing in the unit tested by the Global NCAP. If properly tested, Philippine-spec S-Pressos might score a bit higher overall.

Anyway, below you see some pictures from the actual crash test. Also let us know what you think of the new S-Presso safety rating in the comments.

Suzuki S-Presso Safety Rating Crash Test:

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