Hyundai to Provide 6 Airbags in Its All Models in India

South Korean automobile company Hyundai has announced to provide six airbags as standard in all its models in India. Apart from this, the company will also provide other safety features like three point seat belt and seat belt reminder in all variants.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) will be provided as standard in 10 out of Hyundai’s 13 models across all models and variants. The company has said that Advanced Driver Aids System (ADAS) will also be provided in five of its models. Hyundai’s new Verna will be launched globally NCAP It has received a five-star safety rating in the crash test. The company’s Managing Director and CEO, Unsoo Kim, said, “Hyundai will continue its efforts to increase the safety standards of vehicles in the country. This will make the country’s roads safer for everyone.”

The company has also welcomed the recently started Bharat NCAP crash test in the country. It has announced the inclusion of its three models for this test initially. Bharat NCAP is an important step to improve road safety in the country. Under this, safety standards have been increased for motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. The Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways has said that this will make it easier for car buyers to assess the crash safety of motor vehicles available in the automobile market. Under Bharat NCAP, car makers will be able to voluntarily get their cars tested. Star ratings will be given based on the performance of the car in the crash test. Before buying a car, customers will be able to compare the safety standards of different vehicles by looking at these star ratings.

After the implementation of the new safety regulation, the demand for safer cars may increase. This will also encourage car makers to follow Bharat NCAP for manufacturing safe cars. The ministry hopes that with high safety standards, the demand for cars made in the country will increase in the international market. Two airbags are already mandatory for passenger cars. Adding four more airbags will increase the cost of automobiles. Companies The cost will increase. In many countries, the rule of six airbags in passenger vehicles is already in force.