The Renault Triber, built in India and sold in African markets, recently underwent Global New Car Assessment Program (GNCAP) crash tests. According to reports, the MPV got a safety rating of two stars.
Despite the four-star safety rating in 2021 for adult protection and three stars for kid protection, the Triber was unable to get the same result in the most recent testing. The vehicle provided enough protection for the driver’s head and neck, but it provided insufficient protection for the driver’s chest in both front and side impacts.
The dummy performed poorly in terms of child occupant safety due to exposure to the head, neck and chest due to the absence of ISOFIX anchorages.
GNCAP’s crash test protocols evaluate frontal and side impact safety for all vehicles, including those equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Side pole impact and pedestrian safety are also tested further for vehicles with higher star ratings. The most recent tests were conducted as part of the Safer Cars for Africa initiative and it shows how poorly the cars performed in terms of safety. These poor star ratings can act as a warning and inspire future safety improvements and safer vehicles for adults, children and even road users.
