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Yet again, Skoda has proven its consideration for safety, with the Skoda Kushaq being awarded a 5-star Global NCAP rating. For many Indian customers, safety comes first in a car purchase. In this blog, we will further explain how the Kushaq performs in adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, and protection systems for pedestrians. We will also concentrate on the aspects that have made the Kushaq one of the safest compact SUVs on the market. Is Skoda Kushaq the ideal choice to meet your safety requirements? Let’s take a deep dive.
Understanding NCAP rating: The Key to Safer Driving
NCAP rating is given to cars after employing rigorous crash tests, which actually mimic actual crash situations and evaluate various factors to measure how well safety features work and how strong the vehicle’s structure is. These NCAP ratings can help evaluate both child and adult occupancy safety.
Child Occupancy Safety
These assessments involve assigning ratings regarding the level of protection afforded to children occupants, thus exposing consumers to the way cars perform in these tests. The assessments involve the use of dummies representative of children of 18 months and 3 years sitting in child-safety seats recommended by the manufacturer during frontal collisions. The dummies are seated on ISOFIX child seats that are secured by ISOFIX mounts. Apart from looking at the results of the crash test, Global NCAP also assesses whether the instructions provided with the child safety seat and its fitting in the car are sufficiently clear to ensure proper fitting.
Adult Occupancy Safety
In this aspect, the safety of the adult occupants in the event of a collision is also tested and evaluated. Such tests include analyzing the strength of the car structure, the protection provided by airbags, manners of fastening the seatbelts, and measures for the whiplash effect. Other Safety assist features like ABS , and ESC are also tested. NCAP also determines how well a vehicle protects pedestrians, in the event of collision.
Skoda Kushaq Safety Ratings Reviewed
Adult and Child Protection Reviewed
The Skoda Kushaq delivered an overall score of (29.64/34) for adults and (42/49) for child protection, leading to a 5-star rating. The high score is also a reflection of how much effort has been put in by Skoda to hone the mqb a0 iron platform for India.The Kushaq with an option of up to 6 airbag packs, ABS with EBD , a Tyre pressure monitoring system, and many other safety features.
Frontal Impact Assessment
| DRIVER \ PASSENGER HEAD, NECK AND KNEE PROTECTION | GOOD |
| DRIVER CHEST | ADEQUATE |
| PASSENGER CHEST | GOOD |
Side Impact Assessment
| HEAD, ABDOMEN, PELVIS PROTECTION | GOOD |
| CHEST PROTECTION | MARGINAL |
Additionally, Skoda Kushaq was also put through a pole-side impact test at 29 km/hr. Other evaluations included child headform to bonnet and pedestrian legform to bumper tests at 40 km/hr.
Skoda Kushaq’s other notable safety features
1)Traction control- Traction control helps the car maintain grip through slippery surfaces, the traction control feature helps identify when the car is losing its grip and automatically cuts down the engine’s power to the steering wheel.
2)Crash Sensor -The Crash sensor helps in triggering safety measures in case of a collision such as airbag deployment.
3)Automatic hill-break assist: By default, promotes effective launches on slopes.
4)Tire pressure monitoring device: It determines the working parameters of the tire with respect to its pressure.
5)Immobilizer system: Thwarting the engine started by someone who is not authorized to start the engine.
6)Engine coolant temperature sensor: Notifies the operator of an impending or present fault in the engine.
7) EBD or Brake force distribution: It helps to compartmentalize the braking provisions, thus providing high stability performance on braking.
8) Electronic Stability Control: It assists in maintaining the stability of a vehicle while making any contact or turning.
9)Electronic differential lock: Controls rotational force to ensure the solidity of the vehicle.
10) Rollover protection: Activates countermeasures every time there is a rollover of the passenger vehicle, which is highly likely.
11)Auto Speed Sensing Door Lock: The door automatic sensor for a moving vehicle.
12)Child safety covers: Fixes the child seats without any trouble.
Also Read- How Safety Ratings Influence Car Buying Decisions
Skoda Kushaq Specifications, Price, and Other Details
| ENGINE OPTIONS | 1.0 and 1.5 litre TSI engines |
| TRANSMISSION | All these 1.0-litre engines are equipped with six-speed manual as well as six-speed automatic (torque converter) transmission. As far as the cars having powered with 1.5 litre engines are concerned it helps the cars with better acceleration as it features a 7-speed DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) system. |
| FUEL TYPE | Petrol |
| TORQUE | 178 Nm- 250 Nm |
| MILEAGE | 18.09 -19.76 km/l |
| SEATING CAPACITY | 5 |
| MAXIMUM POWER | 150 bhp |
The Skoda Kushaq base model price starts at Rs. 10.89 Lakhs and goes up to Rs 18.79 Lakhs(ex-showroom) and is offered in 15 different variants.
Check this out:- Skoda Kushaq Sportline Launched for ₹14.70 Lakh in India
FAQ’S
Q1) Is Skoda Kushaqa safe car?
1.A)Skoda Kushaq holds a global NCAP rating of 5 stars, proving it to be an excellent family car in terms of safety.
Q2) What safety features are available in the Skoda Kushaq?
2.A) The Skoda Kushaq comes with a range of safety features, including traction control, crash sensors, EBD, Auto Hill Brake Assist, ESC, and electronic differential lock, among others.
Q3) Which cars are in the same segment as the Skoda Kushaq?
3.A) Some cars in the same segment as the Skoda Kushaq include the MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun, and Kia Seltos.
