KOLKATA: Test results released by Global NCAP has revealed that Volkswagen Polo is the safest hatchback (A2 compact segment as per SIAM classification) in India.
The rating follows Volkswagen's recent announcement that dual front airbags will be a standard fitment in all variants of Polo. ecently announced the fitment of dual front airbags as standard equipment on all versions of the Polo, in India. This secured the car a 4-Star safety rating for adult occupant protection in crash tests conducted by Latin NCAP. This is the highest safety rating for any car in the premium hatchback segment in the country.
"The decision to provide dual airbags to all Polo variants was taken keeping in mind the increasing speeds on Indian roads, longer driving times, traffic complexities and therefore the need for more active and passive safety systems as standard on a car. An anti-lock brake (ABS), another significa nt safety feature, is also available as standard equipment on the Polo Comfortline and Polo Highline variants," a VW official said.
During a Road Safety Conference in Delhi, David Ward, secretary general of Global NCAP said: "We welcome VW's decision to include airbags in each version of the Polo in India. It is encouraging to see that, fitted with two airbags as standard, the Polo offers adults four-star protection. The result shows how important it is for cars to meet international safety standards and for consumers to choose vehicles that offer good levels of protection as standard."
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