The Volkswagen T-Cross has scored a 5-star rating in a crash test that was recently conducted by the Latin NCAP or New Car Assessment Program. The front offset crash test was conducted at 64 kph while a side mobile barrier test was conducted at 50 kph. For adult occupant safety, the T-Cross scored 14.62 out of 16 points for front offset crash and a full 16 out of 16 points for the side crash test. In terms of child occupant safety, the Volkswagen T-Cross scored 21.77 out of 24 points. The model tested by NCAP had 6 airbags as standard.
The Latin NCAP also stated that the body shell of the new Volkswagen T-Cross was certified to be stable post all the crash scenarios. The NCAP also stated that the footwell area was rated as stable and showed insignificant deformation. The reports also elaborated on how the car offered good protection to the driver and passenger head and neck while the driver chest received adequate protection from the restraint systems.
The Volkswagen T-Cross is based on the MQB A0 platform and an Indianised version of the T-Cross will soon make it to India in 2020 based on the MQB A0 IN platform. The T-Cross in India will get a 1.5-litre petrol engine under the bonnet from the TSI EVO family and will make 130hp of peak power. The engine will also feature cylinder de-activation technology that will help enhance fuel economy on the T-Cross by up to 10 percent. There will be no diesel engine option on the T-Cross when it launches in India next year.
The Volkswagen T-Cross will take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta and the upcoming Kia SUV.
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