Ford Kuga Achieves 5-Star Rating in Euro NCAP Safety Tests
In the latest phase of Euro NCAP safety tests Ford’s all-new Ford Kuga crossover was awarded with the maximum five stars for adult occupant protection, four stars for child occupant protection and three stars for pedestrian protection. According to Ford, these results place the compact crossover at the top of the table in the Euro NCAP Small Off-road 4x4 group. -Details and pics after the jumpEURO NCAP COMMENTS:
Front impact
The passenger compartment remained stable in the impact. However, there was insufficient pressure in the driver's airbag to prevent the head from bottoming it out and contacting the steering wheel. The knees and femurs of the front seat passengers were well protected. Ford showed that a similar level of protection would be provided for occupants of different sizes or those sat in different positions.
Side impact
The Kuga scored maximum points for its performance in the side impact and pole tests.
Child-protection
Based on dummy responses in the dynamic tests, the Kuga scored maximum points for its protection of the 1½ year dummy. A switch can be fitted by Ford dealers which allows the passenger airbag to be disabled. However, information provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag is not sufficiently clear. There was no clear warning of the dangers associated with using a rearward facing child restraint in the front passenger seat without first disabling the airbag. The presence of ISOFIX anchorages in the rear outboard seats was not clearly marked.
Pedestrian protection
The bumper scored maximum points for its protection of pedestrians' legs. However, the front edge of the bonnet was rated as predominantly poor, as was the protection offered to the head of a struck adult by the bonnet surface.
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