Made-In-India Renault Kiger Scores 4 Stars In Global NCAP Crash Test

The India-made Renault Kiger has secured a 4-star rating for adult occupant protection and a 3-star rating for child occupant protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests. The compact SUV scored 25.20 points out of 34 for adult safety and 30.21 points out of 49 for child occupant protection.

The tested Kiger SUV was manufactured in India for the South African market and came equipped with six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and ISOFIX child seat anchorages as standard. The latest assessment was conducted under Global NCAP's Safer Cars for Africa programme after Renault voluntarily submitted an updated version of the Kiger for testing.

Renault Kiger Adult Occupant Protection Results

In the adult occupant protection assessment, the Renault Kiger scored 25.20 points out of a possible 34, earning a 4-star rating. However, the crash test highlighted concerns regarding the vehicle's structural integrity, with both the footwell area and bodyshell rated unstable. Global NCAP also stated that the bodyshell was incapable of withstanding further loadings.

During the frontal offset deformable barrier test, the driver's head and neck received good protection, while chest protection was rated marginal. Protection for the driver's thighs was also rated marginal due to the possibility of contact with structures behind the dashboard fascia. Both tibiae received adequate protection.

The front passenger's head and neck received good protection, while chest protection was rated marginal. The left thigh received marginal protection, while the right thigh received good protection. Both tibiae received adequate protection.

In the side movable deformable barrier test, the Kiger scored 13.716 points. Protection for the head, abdomen and pelvis was rated good, while chest protection was considered adequate. However, Global NCAP noted that one of the doors opened during the side impact, resulting in a deduction.

The side pole impact assessment showed good protection for the head and pelvis, adequate protection for the abdomen and marginal protection for the chest. The SUV also met Global NCAP's requirements for ESC and seatbelt reminders, while its pedestrian protection complied with UN127 regulations.

Renault Kiger Child Occupant Protection Results

The Renault Kiger secured 30.21 points out of a possible 49 in the child occupant protection assessment, earning a 3-star rating. Global NCAP conducted the tests using dummies representing 18-month-old and three-year-old children, seated in rear-facing child seats secured through ISOFIX anchorages and support legs.

The 18-month-old dummy received full marks in both frontal and side impact assessments, scoring 8 out of 8 points and 4 out of 4 points, respectively.

However, the three-year-old dummy's performance was less encouraging. It scored 3.21 out of 8 points in the frontal impact test and received zero points in the side impact assessment. During the frontal impact, the dummy's head made contact with the vehicle's interior, while the side impact test resulted in head exposure, leading to zero points for side head protection.

The Kiger scored a full 12 out of 12 points for Child Restraint System (CRS) installation. The SUV also comes with three-point seatbelts for all seating positions as standard. However, it does not offer an option to deactivate the front passenger airbag when installing a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger seat.

Renault Kiger's Previous Global NCAP Crash Test

The latest assessment follows an earlier Global NCAP crash test of the Renault Kiger. The previous model, which was selected for testing with two airbags and without standard ESC or ISOFIX, initially received a 2-star rating for adult occupant protection and a 1-star rating for child occupant protection.

Renault subsequently updated the South African-spec Kiger with six airbags, ESC and ISOFIX anchorages as standard before voluntarily submitting the improved version for another assessment. The latest results reflect the improvements made to its safety equipment.

It is worth noting that the India-spec Renault Kiger was previously tested by Global NCAP in February 2022. That model received a 4-star rating for adult occupant protection and a 2-star rating for child occupant protection under the older testing protocols. The scores from the two assessments cannot be directly compared, as Global NCAP introduced revised crash-test protocols in July 2022.

The current India-spec Renault Kiger also received six airbags as standard across all variants following its 2025 update. However, the latest 4-star and 3-star ratings specifically apply to the updated Kiger manufactured in India for the South African market.

Interestingly, the Nissan Magnite, which shares its platform and underpinnings with the Kiger, secured a 5-star Global NCAP rating in its 2025 crash test. While both SUVs offer six airbags and ESC as standard, the Magnite's bodyshell and footwell area were rated stable, unlike those of the Kiger.