Citroen eC3 secures zero stars in Global NCAP crash test
- Citroen e-C3 is based on the ICE-powered C3. Both vehicles are developed for emerging markets.
Citroen e-C3 is the latest vehicle to be tested by Global NCAP under #SaferCarsForIndia campaign. The electric vehicle scored zero stars in adult occupant protection and one star in child occupant protection. The e-C3 is being produced in India and is based on its ICE counterpart.
The Citroen e-C3 was given a zero star rating for adult occupant protection because it showed poor protection to the passenger’s chest and weak protection to the driver’s chest. The vehicle was not equipped with side head protection system and they are not available even as an option. Moreover, the e-C3 misses out on Electronic Stability Control.
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Child occupant protection received just one star as the model does not offer three point belts in all positions and does not offer a passenger airbag disconnection switch. The head of both child dummies impacted with the vehicle interior and the car offers only one position which is suitable for a universal child seat. The e-C3 was equipped with dual airbags which are offered as standard.
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Citroen's e-C3 and C3 are developed for developing nations. David Ward, Executive President of the Towards Zero Foundation said, “This result from Sellantis is of serious concern, not only for consumers in the Indian market but also for those in emerging economies around the world. We will be discussing this and other outcomes from the #SaferCarsForIndia campaign during our NCAP24 World Congress event in Munich next month."
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To this, Stellantis has confirmed that they will be adding more safety features and six airbags as standard. This is what the company had to say, “Stellantis confirms its vehicles comply with all current local market regulations and its commitment to safety with six airbags and additional safety features as standard across products in India during the second half of the year."
Alejandro Furas, Global NCAP Secretary General said, “This is an appalling result from Stellantis. PSA was once a leader on safety, but now, as part of the Stellantis group, the manufacturer appears to have taken a major backward step. We hope that this apparent negative trend is corrected globally as a matter of urgency."
