The new Suzuki SX4 S-Cross has been rated one of the Europe's safest cars, as the vehicle has received the maximum 5-star rating in the new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP. The SX4 S-Cross performed notably well on its pedestrian protection, the top-class rating in total score for newly adopted test methodology that took effect this year.
The vehicle has performed really well in all four areas- adult protection, child safety, pedestrian protection and safety assist. The SX4 S-Cross comes equipped with the Suzuki's Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) concept for occupant-protecting impact absorption and low weight. The vehicles body incorporates a large proportion of high-tensile steel for strength and lightness. A high-rigidity body is fundamental to handling, comfort, safety, NVH performance and every other aspect of a car’s behaviour.
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross features several active and passive safety equipments. The active safety equipment includes a speed limiter, which prevents the car from exceeding a driver-set speed, ESP, which promotes stability; and seatbelt reminder for all seats.
Passive safety equipment on the SX4 S-Cross starts with seven airbags, which offer protection in the event of frontal, lateral or rear impact; seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters. The seat and head restraint provide good protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision. In addition, bonnet shape and new structures for the cowl top, wipers and bumpers provide impact absorption which lessens the degree of harm if the car comes into contact with a pedestrian.
Source : CarDekho - Reva i - New 2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross receives 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating