Do you want everyone to turn their heads wherever you go? And at the same time ensure the safety of you and your loved one. Well, look no further. The Hyundai i20 is here to do that for you with its new grille, resplendent DRLs, and tail light that make it a sight to behold, which is sure to attract minds and hearts.
Along with its mesmerizing looks, the Hyundai i20 also wanted to show off its safety features as well. How would it do that you ask? Well, the answer is a crash test by Global NCAP in which its safety rating will be tested and hence, the i20 safety rating will be decided.
In this blog, we are going to analyze and understand how and in what way, the i20 NCAP rating was determined. So let’s fasten our seatbelts and get to it.
What is The Global NCAP & its Rating?
Global New Car Assessment Program or as we know Global NCAP. It operates internationally and sets global safety standards. Global NCAP evaluates vehicles from different markets and is relevant for international comparisons. It is a program launched by the United Nations to help number reduce the number of road accidents and improve the safety of vehicles. The Global NCAP conducts various tests in various situations to make sure that the vehicle is safe enough. Global NCAP has protocols for assessments which may differ from country to country but the main protocols are:
Adult occupant protection
- The car’s ability to protect drivers and passengers from frontal, lateral, or rear impact as well as whiplash is the basis for the Adult Occupant Protection score.
Child occupant protection
- This evaluation judges the basis of whether the vehicle is compatible with various child restraints of various sizes and designs such as CRS installation score. It also makes sure that it has ISOFIX anchorages for child seats.
Safety features
- It is checked whether the vehicle possesses the required safety features to prevent any kind of incident. These features include ESC, ABS, etc.
Hyundai i20 Safety Rating By Global NCAP.
Now that we understand what is Global NCAP and its rating, let’s begin our analysis of the i20 NCAP rating. Shall we?
First, we need to know the car details i.e. which model underwent the test.
| Tested Model – Hyundai i20, RHD |
| Body Type – 5 Door Hatch |
| Crash Test weight – 1193 KG |
| Year of Publication – 2022 |
| Tested Speed – 64 Km/hr |
The Hyundai i20 Safety rating for Adult Occupants was 8.84 out of 17, while for Child Occupants was 36.89 out of 49. Let’s understand the reasoning behind these scores.
Adult Occupant Protection :
The protection to the Driver’s head was adequate, while good head protection was provided to the passenger’s head. Good protection was provided to the necks of both the driver and passenger. Weak protection was given to the Driver’s chest, while good chest protection was provided to the passenger’s head. Marginal Protection to both the knees of the driver and passenger was seen. Driver’s tibias and passenger rights tibias show adequate protection while left tibias of passengers showed good protection.
On the basis of the above results, the Hyundai i20 safety rating for Adult Occupant Protection was 8.84 out of 17.
Child Occupant Protection :
The child seat for the 3-year-old was installed FWF using the ISOFIX anchorages and TT. Even though it could prevent excessive forward movement of the head its deceleration showed poor protection to the neck and good protection to the chest. The 1.5-year-old was installed RWF with the ISOFIX anchorages and support leg while offering good protection to the head and chest. CRS marking was permanent. The recommended CRSs did not show incompatibility. The vehicle offers a lap belt in the rear center position. The car has ISOFIX anchorages as standard.
On the basis of the above analysis, the Hyundai Safety Rating for Child Occupant Protection was 36.89 out of 49.
| Child Restrain | Head / Chest | CRS TYPE | Adjust | Position | |
| 18-MONTH-OLD CHILD | Britax Roemer Baby Safe | Protected /Good | 0+ | ISOFIX/LEG | RWF |
| 3-YEAR-OLD CHILD | Britax Roemer Duo Plus | Protected
/Good |
I | ISOFIX/TT | FWF |
Other findings :
The bodyshell was rated as unstable and it was not capable of withstanding further loadings. The Footwell area was rated as unstable. The car offers standard SBR for the driver and passenger.
Safety Equipment :
| Front Seat Pretensioners | Yes |
| Driver Frontal Airbags | Yes |
| Passenger Frontal Airbags | Yes |
| Side Body Airbags | No |
| Side Head Airbags | No |
| Driver Knee Airbags | No |
| SBR | Yes |
| ISOFIX Anchorages | Yes |
| ABS (4 channel) | Yes |
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Why is Hyundai i20 a good choice?
Let’s understand the safety features and technical specifications of the Hyundai i20, which makes it a good choice.
Safety Features of Hyundai i20 :
| Safety Features | Description. |
| Electronic Stability Control | Helps in maintaining stability. |
| Hill Assist Control | Prevent vehicles from rolling backward on inclined planes |
| Vehicle Stability Management | Helps improve stability |
| Front and Rear parking sensor | Helps for parking in tight spaces |
| Driver Read View Mirror | Assist vehicle is reversing |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors | Provides a secure seat for a child |
| Six Airbags | Front, side, and curtain airbags |
| Seatbelt warning system | Alerts driver/ passenger if seat belt is not worn |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Enable the driver to check tire pressure. |
Technical Specification of Hyundai i20:
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Cylinder | 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1197 cc |
| Max Power | 61 kW @6000 r/min (MT)
64.7 kW @6000 r/min (iVT) |
| Max Torque | 114.7 @4200 r/min |
| Transmission type | 5-speed-manual
Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT) |
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Key features of Hyundai i20:
| Power Steering |
| Anti-lock Braking System |
| Driver Airbag |
| Automatic Climate Control |
| Multi-Function Steering Wheel |
| Power Window Front |
| Air Conditioner |
| Passenger Airbags |
| Alloy wheels |
The Bottom Line
As we conclude our in-depth analysis of the Hyundai i20 Safety Rating by Global NCAP, it can be said that i20 offers more than just looks. It comes equipped with enough safety, which makes it a safe and reliable choice for anyone who is looking for a practical purchase for day-to-day commute.
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FAQs
1. What is the NCAP star of the i20?
The Hyundai i20 secured 3 stars safety rating for both child and adult occupant protection in the crash test conducted by Global NCAP. During test, it was observed that the car offered decent safety to its driver and passenger.
2. Is a 4-star NCAP rating bad?
NCAP rates a car from 0 to 5 stars based on various tests, and according to NCAP car that receives 4 stars based on its crash test and safety features is not bad for safety and driving.
3. What are the top 3 Hyundai cars?
The Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Venue, and Hyundai Verna are the top three best-selling cars.
4. Is the i20 n line safe?
Yes, it is a safe car with a safety rating of 3 out of 5 stars by Global NCAP. Additionally, it comes with safety features like 6 airbags, ABS-EBD, Electronic stability control (ESC), rear parking sensors and camera.
5. Is the i20 n line discontinued?
No, it is still available in the market for sale in India in 2025. But, the company discontinued the diesel engine option in all variants of i 20 including the n-line too.
6. Is the i20 good or bad?
It is a good car with a sporty design, premium interior, and the peppy 1.0 L petrol engine is just perfect for that fun-to-drive element. But, it lacks in safety areas and only scored 3 stars.
7. How many i20 N Line sold in India?
The company has not officially announced the exact sales figures for the n-line variant. But overall, around 4000 – 5000 units of i 20 were sold in 2024, and N-line just contributed with just some hundreds of units.
8. Is the Hyundai i20 safety rating?
The current Hyundai i20 (3rd-gen) hasn’t been tested by Global NCAP yet. However, the older-gen i20 scored 3 stars in Global NCAP crash tests, which was considered average.
9. Is the i20 safe in a crash?
The Hyundai i20 comes with various safety features like 6 airbags (in top model only), ABS with EBD, ESC, and ISOFIX mounts. It offers some of the best safety features, and the NCAP ratings (3 stars) of the older models show that its safety is decent..
10. Which Hyundai car has a 5-star safety rating?
In India, the Hyundai Verna is the only car in their lineup that has scored a 5-star safety rating in the Global NCAP. It is loaded with safety features like six airbags (only in the top model), ABS-EBD, hill start assist, and many more.
11. Which Hyundai car has a 4-star rating?
In India, there is only one Hyundai Car which scored 4 stars in the Global NCAP, and that is the Hyundai Aura. It has scored 4 stars for adult safety and 3 stars for child safety. Earlier, the Hyundai Venue was also the one that scored 4 stars in the Global NCAP.
