Zero star safety ratings for Hyundai, Kia and GWM while Peugeot rolls back features, says new Latin NCAP testing

December 15, 2021 by FIA Foundation

Categories: Road Safety, Global NCAP Tags: Latin NCAP

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Four popular vehicle models – the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Accent and 2018 model Tucson, and the Great Wall Wingle 5 - have received zero star ratings while the latest Peugeot 208 received just two stars following devastating crash test results published by Latin America’s New Car Assessment Programme (Latin NCAP). The independent consumer crash test initiative is supported by the FIA Foundation.

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First five star safety rating awarded by updated Latin NCAP tests

December 3, 2021 by FIA Foundation

Categories: Global NCAP, Road Safety Tags: Latin NCAP

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The Volkswagen Taos has been awarded the first five star rating following updated testing, says the Latin America New Car Assessment Programme (Latin NCAP), while another, the Fiat Argo/Cronos received zero stars for its poor safety provisions, including for pedestrians. The independent consumer crash test initiative is supported by the FIA Foundation.

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